.news from RussiaRussian Air Defense Forces Down Ukrainian UAV in Belgorod Region
April 20, 2024 at 04:39 PM
Photo: Lenta.ru
In a recent development in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the Ministry of Defense of Russia announced that their air defense forces successfully destroyed a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over the Belgorod region. The attempt by Kiev to launch an attack was thwarted on Saturday, April 20th, around 9:50 PM Moscow time.
This incident comes after previous reports of Russian air defense forces detecting and shooting down multiple drones in the Kaluga region. The drones were eliminated in the Zhukovsky district, with the wreckage falling away from populated areas, resulting in no casualties or damage. Just a few days earlier, on April 17th, it was reported that for the second time during the special operation, an attempt was made to attack Mordovia with a Ukrainian UAV, which was successfully intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defense systems.
The escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine have led to increased military activity in the region, with both sides engaging in surveillance and reconnaissance missions using unmanned aerial vehicles. The Ministry of Defense of Russia has reiterated its commitment to protecting its airspace and ensuring the safety of its citizens, while also condemning what they perceive as provocative actions by Ukrainian forces. The situation remains fluid, with both countries on high alert as the conflict shows no signs of abating.
This incident comes after previous reports of Russian air defense forces detecting and shooting down multiple drones in the Kaluga region. The drones were eliminated in the Zhukovsky district, with the wreckage falling away from populated areas, resulting in no casualties or damage. Just a few days earlier, on April 17th, it was reported that for the second time during the special operation, an attempt was made to attack Mordovia with a Ukrainian UAV, which was successfully intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defense systems.
The escalating tensions between Russia and Ukraine have led to increased military activity in the region, with both sides engaging in surveillance and reconnaissance missions using unmanned aerial vehicles. The Ministry of Defense of Russia has reiterated its commitment to protecting its airspace and ensuring the safety of its citizens, while also condemning what they perceive as provocative actions by Ukrainian forces. The situation remains fluid, with both countries on high alert as the conflict shows no signs of abating.
By Ekaterina Kuznetsova
