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Ukraine: Russian air defenses shoot down 230 Ukrainian drones
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Ukraine: Russian air defenses shoot down 230 Ukrainian drones

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 09:04

Russian air defenses managed to shoot down 230 Ukrainian drones overnight on Friday, according to information from Russian official sources.

Russian authorities also reported enemy attacks in at least three different regions of Russian territory during the same period.

The attacks resulted in a toll of one dead and several wounded among the affected civilian population.

This incident occurs in the context of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, where both sides have used drones as an important part of their military strategies.

Why this matters

This incident reflects the duration of the aerial conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with a high number of drones intercepted in a single night. The civilian population of the affected regions continues to face the direct effects of the attacks, with fatalities and wounded as a result of enemy bombings.

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