Russia’s air defenses down 21 Ukrainian drones over Kursk Region overnight — press service

Russian Politics & Diplomacy June 17, 2025, 10:59

According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, 147 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russian regions overnight

KURSK, June 17. /TASS/. Russian air defense forces shot down 21 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the Kursk Region overnight, the press service of the regional government reported on Tuesday.

"As many as 198 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs were destroyed overnight, including 21 over the Kursk Region," the press service said.

According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, 147 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russian regions overnight.

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