Ukrainian reconnaissance balloons shot down over Yaroslavl region

YAROSLAVL, October 9 – RIA Novosti. Small reconnaissance balloons launched from Ukraine were shot down over the Yaroslavl region, the Ministry of Regional Security told RIA Novosti.

“Small reconnaissance balloons launched from the territory of Ukraine were shot down over the region’s territory... Work to destroy such objects continues,” the department told the agency.

Residents of the region are asked to remain calm and not spread unverified information. Authorities recommend relying on reports from official sources.