Russia downs 87 Ukrainian drones in overnight attacks
Russia intercepted 87 Ukrainian attack drones in its European territory overnight from April 4 to 5, per its Defense Ministry, with flight restrictions imposed at airports in targeted regions.
The Russian Armed Forces reported intercepting eighty-seven Ukrainian attack drones overnight from April 4 to 5 in the European part of the country, according to a statement from the Russian Defense Ministry. This incident marks one of the largest drone attacks since the conflict began, underscoring the escalation of military operations in the region. Additionally, as a safety measure, temporary flight restrictions have been imposed at airports in the regions targeted by the attack, impacting local air connectivity. Russian authorities emphasized that these actions aim to protect critical infrastructure and prevent potential damage, although no significant casualties were reported in this specific episode.
