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Data on night strikes by the Armed Forces of Ukraine on Russian regions has been disclosed after Zelensky’s words about a truce

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On the night of October 11-12, Russian air defense systems destroyed 151 unmanned aerial vehicles of the Ukrainian Armed Forces over regions of the country, including Smolensk, Kaluga, Tula, Yaroslavl, Tver regions, the Moscow region and Crimea, as well as over the Black Sea, after Zelensky’s statement about Trump’s “energy truce.”

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Ukraine regularly uses drones to attack Russian territory, while Russia claims to have intercepted most such targets with its air defenses. The context includes statements about a possible energy truce initiated by the United States.

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On the night of October 11-12, air defense systems destroyed more than 100 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) over Russian regions. Data on the night strikes were disclosed by the Ministry of Defense, a statement published on Telegram.

According to the defense department, a total of 151 aircraft-type UAVs were destroyed over the country by air defense systems. Among other regions, the Armed Forces of Ukraine came under attack from the Smolensk, Kaluga, Tula, Yaroslavl, and Tver regions, as well as the Moscow region and Crimea. In addition, several drones were shot down over the Black Sea.

The strikes on Russia were carried out by the Ukrainian Armed Forces after the words of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky that the “energy truce” announced by American leader Donald Trump was news to him.

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Russia may strengthen its air defense systems in border regions after this attack
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Discussions around a possible energy truce may continue with US mediation
Possible · Within weeks

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