Russia Claims Downing 220 Ukrainian Drones in Nine Hours

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Russia claims downing 220 Ukrainian drones in nine hours, 24 targeting Moscow

FILE PHOTO: Fire and smoke rise in the aftermath of a Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine June 6, 2025. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich/File Photo

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Russia claims downing 220 Ukrainian drones in nine hours, 24 targeting Moscow

•Russia's Defence Ministry reported downing 220 Ukrainian drones over a nine-hour period.
•Among the intercepted drones, 24 were reportedly headed towards Moscow.
•53 drones were intercepted and destroyed in a three-hour period ending 11 pm (2000 GMT).
•Many drones were intercepted over regions in central Russia.
•Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated 27 drones were downed while heading for the city.

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