MELITOPOL, February 8. /TASS/. Russian air defenses downed unidentified drones near Berdyansk, the city’s military-civilian administration said in a statement on Wednesday.

"Russian air defenses detected and destroyed unidentified drones, which were flying towards the city allegedly for reconnaissance purposes, at about 9:00 pm today," the statement reads.

According to the authorities, there were no reports of casualties or damage.

Chairman of the We Stand With Russia movement Vladimir Rogov earlier reported explosions in various parts of Berdyansk.