**Russian Air Defenses Take Down Dozens of Ukrainian Drones**
In a series of coordinated attacks, Russian air defense units have successfully destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones over various regions in Russia. The strikes were reported to have taken place on Tuesday, with the majority of them occurring over the Voronezh region, which shares a border with Ukraine.
According to officials, more than 40 Ukrainian drones were destroyed over urban areas and near the border in Voronezh region. Regional Governor Alexander Gusev confirmed that there were no injuries or casualties reported during the attacks. In a separate incident, the governor of Ulyanovsk region on the Volga River said that eight drones had been repelled without any harm to people.
Russia’s Defense Ministry also issued a statement, saying that 22 drones had been destroyed over nearly four hours. The ministry noted that the strikes took place not only in Voronezh but also in other regions along the Volga, including Saratov and Samara, as well as Tatarstan and Belgorod Region.
While the details of the attacks are still emerging, it is clear that Russian air defenses have successfully intercepted a significant number of Ukrainian drones. This comes at a time when Ukraine has been intensifying its drone strikes against Russia since the start of the war 40 months ago. Just last month, Ukraine launched an attack on Russian long-range bombers at air bases, codenamed “Operation Spider’s Web”.
The escalation of drone attacks by both sides highlights the ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine. As the conflict continues to unfold, it remains unclear what specific targets were being hit by these drones. However, one thing is certain: the increased use of drones in military operations has made them a significant factor on the battlefield.
**Background**
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has been marked by periods of relative calm punctuated by intense fighting. The use of drones by both sides has become more pronounced in recent months. While Ukraine has focused on targeting Russian air bases, ground troops, and infrastructure, Russia has been using its drone capabilities to hit Ukrainian cities.
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