Last night, explosions and drones were reported in a number of regions in Russia, including Eisk, Engels, Morozovsk, and Kursk. the Russian Defense Ministry claims 53 "destroyed" or "intercepted" drones over Rostov, Saratov, Kursk, Belgorod, and Krasnodar regions, UNN reports.
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According to Russian telegram channels, more than 10 explosions were heard overnight over Eisk in the Krasnodar region of Russia, with preliminary information indicating that air defense systems were operating over the city. As local residents told SHOT, it all started around 3 a.m. In addition to loud "pops," the sound of automatic weapons fire was also heard in the area of the local airfield and military camp. Subsequently, the head of the district, Roman Bublyk, reported an "attack" on the Yeysk district and that there were no destructions. At the same time, it was reported that it was flying "across the airfield."
In Engels, Saratov region, where Russian heavy bombers are based, a UAV was allegedly destroyed, Saratov region governor Roman Busargin said in a telegram channel: "A UAV was eliminated in Engels early this morning. There were no casualties and no damage to infrastructure when the wreckage fell." It is reported that local public media reported explosions. Media outlets also reported that the public reported explosions near the airfield.
It was also reported that a series of explosions were heard over Morozovsk in the Rostov region of Russia early in the morning, SHOT reported that drones were allegedly trying to attack a local airfield. The governor of the Rostov region reported that "in the Morozovsky district, air defense units are repelling a massive UAV attack." Local residents told a Russian telegram channel that more than 15 aerial targets were involved. They also saw an explosion on the ground.
In Kursk and the region, bpl and fires were reported overnight and in the morning. Local governor Roman Starovoit confirmed the reports.
In the morning, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the alleged interception and destruction of air defense drones - over the territories of Rostov (44 UAVs), Saratov (1 UAV), Kursk (1 UAV) and Belgorod (1 UAV) regions, as well as over the territory of Krasnodar (6 UAVs).
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