Russian Air Defence Shoots Down 61 Ukrainian Drones Overnight Across Multiple Regions

The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that Russian air defence forces intercepted and destroyed 61 Ukrainian drones overnight. The incident occurred between 23:00 Moscow time on August 3 and 05:20 Moscow time on August 4, 2025. Russian air defence forces shot down 18 Ukrainian drones over the Black Sea and 12 drones over Voronezh Region. They also downed 11 drones over the Republic of Crimea and 8 drones over Belgorod Region. Six Ukrainian drones were destroyed over Volgograd Region, while two drones were intercepted over Bryansk Region and another two over Rostov Region. One Ukrainian drone was intercepted over the Moscow Region, and another was shot down over Ryazan Region.

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BACKGROUND

The overnight drone attack is part of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict that escalated in 2022, following Russia’s large-scale military operation in Ukraine. Since then, both sides have engaged in frequent aerial and drone warfare, targeting military and strategic sites. Ukraine has increasingly used drones to strike inside Russian territory, aiming to disrupt logistics, airfields, and fuel depots, while Russia has relied on its advanced air defence systems to counter these attacks. Regions such as Crimea, Belgorod, Bryansk, and the Moscow Region have become recurring targets due to their strategic and symbolic importance. This latest wave of 61 drones reflects Ukraine’s continued efforts to apply pressure deep into Russian airspace, and Russia’s swift interceptions demonstrate its focus on protecting critical infrastructure and populated areas.

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