Over six geographical regions in Ukraine, a total of 94 drones were annihilated.
On May 24, 2025, Russian air defense systems reportedly downed 94 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The majority of these drones were allegedly shot down in the Belgorod region, with an additional 24 being destroyed over the Bryansk region. The small towns of Kursk, Lipetsk, Voronezh, and Tula also saw drones falling from the sky.
The ministry claimed that six Russian regions were targeted, with the Belgorod region experiencing the most intense attack. Military officials said that 64 drones were shot down over the region alone.
The Ministry of Defense did not immediately comment on the aftermath of the strikes or provide any further details.
The widespread use of drones in this attack is significant in light of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to reports, Russia launched a massive combined drone and missile attack against multiple Ukrainian regions, including Kyiv, Odesa, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk, Zaporizhia, and others. Ukraine's air force is said to have shot down or neutralized 45 cruise missiles and 266 drones during the offensive.
It is worth noting that the attacks occurred concurrently with a major prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine, marking one of the largest such swaps in the conflict. However, hostilities continued unabated during and after the exchange. Kyiv, in particular, faced heavy attacks with missile and drone strikes, causing significant destruction and casualties, including the deaths of at least 12 people and the damage of over 80 residences.
The conflict remains ongoing, with both sides continuing to employ drone warfare in strategic areas along the border and in major urban centers. This latest attack serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing violence and the continued need for peace talks to secure a resolution.
Moscow, Elena Volodina
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The Ministry of Defense's response to this wide-scale drone attack indicates an increase in the use of such technology in the conflict, potentially hinting at the future importance of drone warfare within the aerospace industry. This incident also coincided with significant milestones in finance, as a major prisoner exchange took place concurrently.