Russia Thwarts Massive Drone Attack by Ukraine

Russia's air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 25 attack drones launched by Ukraine overnight. The majority of the drones were neutralized over Crimea and the Black Sea, while others were downed in the Bryansk and Belgorod regions, according to the Russian defence ministry.

Russia's air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 25 attack drones launched by Ukraine overnight, the Russian defence ministry reported on Tuesday via the Telegram messaging app.

The majority of the drones, 21 in total, were taken down over the Crimean Peninsula and the waters of the Black Sea. In addition, two drones were neutralized over Russia's Bryansk region and two more in the Belgorod region, both of which border Ukraine.

The incident marks a significant defensive success for Russia amid ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)