Russia intercepts over 100 Ukrainian drones in major aerial attack

apnews.com September 29, 2024, 01:01 PM UTC

Russia reported shooting down over 100 Ukrainian drones in a significant aerial attack on Sunday. The Ministry of Defense stated that 125 drones were intercepted across seven regions, with Volgograd experiencing the most intense activity. Falling debris from the drones caused damage to an apartment block in Voronezh and sparked a wildfire in Rostov. No casualties were reported, but emergency services are working to control the fire affecting 20 hectares of forest. In Ukraine, 14 civilians were injured in Zaporizhzhia due to Russian airstrikes, which damaged residential buildings and infrastructure. Ukrainian officials warned of a potential new Russian military offensive in the region.


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