Russia Claims Air Defense Downed 82 Ukrainian Drones in 12 Hours
L'essentiel
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that air defense forces shot down 82 Ukrainian drones over various Russian regions and Crimea within a 12-hour period on Wednesday, June 3.
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Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 82 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles within a 12-hour period on Wednesday, June 3. The drones were reportedly over various Russian regions, including Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, and Smolensk, as well as over the Republic of Crimea and the Black Sea.
MOSCOW, June 3. /TASS/. Air defense forces shot down 82 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the airspace over various Russian regions within 12-hour period on Wednesday, Russia’s Defense Ministry reported.
"From 8:00 a.m. and until 8:00 p.m. Moscow time [from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. GMT] on June 3, alert air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 82 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk and Smolensk Regions, over the Republic of Crimea and over the Black Sea," the ministry said in a statement.
Questions ouvertes
- What was the intended target or purpose of these drones?
- What is the extent of damage, if any, caused by any drones that may have evaded air defenses?
- What is Ukraine's response or confirmation regarding these drone incidents?
- What specific types of drones were used by Ukraine?





