Russia says it destroys 15 Ukrainian drones in less than two hours

MOSCOW: Russia’s Defence Ministry on Tuesday said its air defence units had destroyed 15 Ukrainian drones over central and southern regions in a period of less than two hours.

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A Defence Ministry statement on Telegram said 11 drones had been destroyed in Oryol region, three in Bryansk region and one in Belgorod region between 2000 and 2140 Moscow time (1700 and 1840 GMT).