The key facts
- 373 fixed-wing drones of the Ukrainian Armed Forces shot down overnight — data from the Russian Ministry of Defense
- The raid affected more than ten regions, including Moscow, Kursk, Belgorod, Bryansk regions, Crimea, and the Black Sea
- On October 20, 90 intercepted drones were reported over 12 hours
Massive attack repelled, the Ministry of Defense reports
The Russian Armed Forces, according to the relevant ministry, neutralized one of the most massive waves of attacks involving unmanned aircraft. During overnight duty, anti-aircraft systems and electronic warfare systems disabled 373 fixed-wing UAVs of the Ukrainian Armed Forces.
Geography of interceptions
The air raid covered more than ten Russian regions. A dense shield was deployed on the approaches to Moscow, in the border Kursk, Belgorod, and Bryansk regions, as well as deep in the European part of the country — including the Novgorod, Smolensk, Tver, Kaluga, Tula, Ryazan, and Oryol regions. Intense interceptions also took place in the southern direction — over Krasnodar Krai, the Republic of Crimea, and the Black Sea waters.
Seven drones shot down over Tula region
As Milyaev reported, seven Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight over the Tula region.
Data from the previous day
Earlier, Life.ru reported that on October 20, Russian air defense systems intercepted 90 Ukrainian drones over 12 hours. Aerial targets were destroyed over the Bryansk, Belgorod, Kursk, and Voronezh regions, Crimea, and the Black Sea. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, all downed aircraft were fixed-wing drones.
