Russia shoots down 50 Ukrainian drones

Russia said it had shot down 50 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Most of them were neutralized over the Novgorod region, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.

Other drones were shot down in Kursk, Belgorod and Bryansk, as well as over the Moscow region.

In addition, six Ukrainian drones were shot down this morning over Samara, according to regional governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev.

The attack caused no injuries or damage, he said on Telegram.

Russia claims almost daily that it has destroyed dozens of Ukrainian drones launched against its territory.

Kiev carries out the strikes, which often target energy facilities, in response to Russian bombing of Ukrainian territory. | BGNES, AFP