Russia's Defense Ministry says its air-defense forces on February 1 shot down 11 Ukrainian drones over the Russian border regions of Belgorod, Kursk, and Voronezh. It did not mention any casualties or material damage. On January 31, the ministry said it shot down 20 Ukrainian cruise missiles launched at occupied Crimea. It said debris fell on a military site north of Sevastopol. The Russian air base at Belbek is located in the area, but its name was not mentioned. "No aircraft equipment was damaged," it said. Ukraine has refused to admit involvement in attacks in Russia. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Ukrainian Service, click here.
Russia Says It Shot Down 11 Ukrainian Drones Over Three Border Regions
A woman removes broken glass next to a damaged apartment building following a reported drone attack in Voronezh, Russia, on January 16.