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Recent events highlighted significant tensions between Ukraine and Russia, as the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported numerous drone interceptions. Media reports suggest military facilities, including airfields in Mozdok and Taganrog, have been targeted with UAVs. The Russian Ministry claims successful defense operations, citing the downing of drones over various regions, including Kursk and Crimea. Despite allegations, Ukraine denies ceasefire violations related to energy sites. Meanwhile, reports of potential breaches in Belgorod by Ukrainian forces are met with skepticism. As drone warfare intensifies, understanding the strategic narratives of the Ministry of Defense remains crucial for geopolitical insights.

What is the current status of drone attacks in Russian territories?

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation frequently reports on drone attacks, with claims of intercepting and destroying numerous UAVs over regions like Kursk and Crimea. The assertions highlight ongoing tensions and military engagements.

How effective is the Russian Ministry of Defense in countering UAV threats?

The Russian Ministry of Defense claims high effectiveness in countering UAV threats, stating numerous successful interceptions. However, independent verification is limited, and regional impacts are periodically reported by local media.

Do Ukrainian forces pose a threat to Russian airspace according to the Russian Ministry?

The Russian Ministry frequently asserts that Ukrainian forces attempt violations of Russian airspace, using UAVs and other means. These allegations are a significant point of contention between the two nations.

How has the ministry reported on alleged attempts to penetrate Russian territory?

The Ministry of Defense claims Ukrainian attempts to penetrate Russian regions such as Belgorod. These reports generally describe thwarted advances and purported Ukrainian casualties, although these accounts face scrutiny regarding accuracy.

What are the responses of Ukraine to Russian allegations of ceasefire violations?

Ukraine has consistently denied allegations from the Russian Ministry of Defense regarding ceasefire violations, particularly concerning attacks on energy facilities. These disputes underscore the complex nature of the ongoing conflict.

How reliable are the Russian Ministry's reports on drone interceptions?

The reliability of the Russian Ministry's reports is often debated, with claims of intercepted drones sometimes facing discrepancies or lacking independent corroboration. However, they play a crucial role in Russian defense narratives.

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Explosions at GRAU warehouse Explosions at 51st GRAU arsenal in Vladimir region of Russia: schools and businesses are closed, some roads are blocked. PHOTO In the Kirzhatsky district of the Vladimir region of the Russian Federation, where ammunition is still being detonated in storage facilities, schools and a number of businesses have been closed and roads have been blocked. A state of emergency has been declared in several settlements. 12 050 41 Previously in trend: Explosions in Russia

the 51st arsenal of the grau army of the russian army is on fire Russia’s Ministry of Defense claims that fire at 51st GRAU arsenal was caused by "violation of safety requirements" On 22 April, a fire on the territory of a military unit in the Vladimir region resulted in the detonation of ammunition stored in a warehouse. 4 562 27 Previously in trend: Explosions in Russia

Russia accuses the Armed Forces of violating the ceasefire Russian Defense Ministry assures that it is observing "truce" and accuses Ukraine of violating it The Russian Ministry of Defense said that since 18:00 on April 19, Russian troops "strictly observed the ceasefire and remained at the previously occupied lines and positions." 2 618 23 Previously in trend: Easter Truce

Easter truce Russian troops will observe ceasefire for Easter if Ukraine reciprocates, - Russian Defense Ministry The Russian Defense Ministry has stated that Russian troops will observe the ceasefire on Easter, provided that Kyiv observes it. 2 833 37 Previously in trend: Putin announced Easter truce

Ukrainian UAV Russians claim to have shot down 115 allegedly Ukrainian drones, including 109 over Kursk region During the night of 15 April, Russian air defence systems detected and destroyed allegedly 115 drones. 1 581 6 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Smoke over Mozdok Drones may have attacked military airfield in Mozdok - media (updated). PHOTO The military airfield in Mozdok was attacked by UAVs at night. 8 078 14 Previously in trend: UAV attack Russia

Drones attacked 4 regions of Russian Federation Russians claim to have shot down 107 drones over 4 regions On the night of 4 April, air defence forces were operating in a number of Russian regions. Explosions were heard in Kursk, Orlov, Lipetsk, Kaluga, Rostov and over the Black Sea. 1 977 15 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Drones attacked Taganrog and Kursk on 2 April 2025 Russian Defense Ministry claims attack by 93 Ukrainian drones: "hits" reported in Taganrog and Kursk. VIDEO The Russian Ministry of Defence announced the "destruction and interception" of 93 Ukrainian drones on the night of 2 April. 13 745 23 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

Strikes on Russian energy facilities: AFU General Staff denies Russia’s statements Russia accuses Ukraine of violating ceasefire on energy facility strikes: General Staff denies allegations Another statement by the Russian Ministry of Defense about Ukraine's alleged violation of the ceasefire regarding energy facilities is not true. 3 526 38 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions ttacks on the energy sector

RF reports attempt by Ukrainian Armed Forces to infiltrate Belgorod region on March 18 Russian Defense Ministry claims that Ukrainian forces attempted to "penetrate" into Belgorod region, reporting "significant losses" on Ukrainian side The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that starting at 5 a.m. on March 18, Ukrainian troops allegedly attempted to "penetrate" Russian territory in the western part of the Belgorod region, advancing toward the settlements of Demidovka and Prilesye. 7 307 27 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Belgorod region of Russia

Sudzha Russia announced capture of three settlements in Kursk region, including Sudzha - country’s Defense Ministry The Russian Defense Ministry announced the capture of three settlements in the Kursk region, including Sudzha. 5 105 36 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Ukraine has created heavy kamikaze drone with range of over 1,000 km Drones attacked Russian territory: there is damage at KINEF plant in Leningrad region On the night of Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Leningrad region of the Russian Federation was attacked by drones. 5 064 11 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Drone attack on factory in Russian Federation

Ukraine has created heavy kamikaze drone with range of over 1000 km Russian Ministry of Defence claims to have destroyed over 120 drones over Russian regions and Crimea The Russian Ministry of Defence said that on the night of 26 February 2025, Russian air defence allegedly intercepted 128 Ukrainian drones over the territory of a number of regions of Russia and occupied Crimea. 1 839 4

Russian Federation announces downing of drones Russian Ministry of Defence reports downing 50 drones: explosions occurred in number of regions On the night of 14 February, Russian air defence forces shot down 50 drones over 4 regions of the Russian Federation. 1 185 0

How many drones were shot down in Russia Russia claims to have shot down 83 Ukrainian drones On the night of 13 February, 83 Ukrainian drones were shot down over nine Russian regions. 870 2

Ukraine has created a heavy kamikaze drone with a range of over 1000 km Russian Ministry of Defense announces alleged destruction of 35 Ukrainian drones The Russian Ministry of Defense said that on the night of February 9, 2025, Russian air defense allegedly intercepted 35 Ukrainian drones over the territory of seven regions of Russia and occupied Crimea. 942 6

Ukrainian drones attacked 7 Russian regions Russian Defense Ministry announced shooting down of 49 allegedly Ukrainian drones. Regions claim that more were shot down. VIDEO On the night of 31 January, 49 Ukrainian drones were shot down over seven Russian regions. 2 513 5

Drones attack 23rd GRAU arsenal of Russian Defense Ministry’s in Tver region Drones attack 23rd GRAU arsenal of Russian Defense Ministry’s in Tver region - Russian Media On the night of Wednesday, January 29, drones attacked the Tver region of the Russian Federation. As a result, the ammunition depot of the 23rd arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Defense Ministry (GRAU) in the village of Oktyabrskoye was hit. 5 610 16

Ukraine has created heavy kamikaze drone with range of over 1000 km Russian Ministry of Defence claims to have destroyed over 100 drones over 9 regions of Russia The Russian Ministry of Defence said that on the night of 29 January 2025, Russian air defence allegedly intercepted 104 Ukrainian drones over the territory of nine regions of Russia. 1 791 13

Ukrainian UAV Russian Defence Ministry reports shooting down 32 drones over five regions On the night of 27 January, 32 Ukrainian drones were allegedly shot down over five regions of Russia. 1 231 3

Massive drone attack on Russia on January 24 Russian Defense Ministry announced alleged destruction of 121 drones over 11 regions, Moscow, and occupied Crimea. VIDEO Last night, Russian air defense systems allegedly intercepted and destroyed 121 Ukrainian UAVs. 3 869 9

Russia shoots down 55 Ukrainian drones Russian Defence Ministry claims to have shot down allegedly 55 Ukrainian drones On the night of 21 January, Russian air defence forces allegedly intercepted and destroyed 55 Ukrainian drones over six regions of the Russian Federation. 659 1

Ukrainian UAV Russian Defence Ministry announces alleged downing of 32 drones over 7 regions of Russia The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that on the night of Wednesday, 8 January 2025, Russian air defence allegedly intercepted 32 Ukrainian drones over the territory of seven regions of Russia. 785 3

Ukrainian UAV Russian Defence Ministry announces alleged downing of 59 UAVs over 5 regions of Russia The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that on the night of Wednesday, 25 December 2024, Russian air defence allegedly intercepted 59 Ukrainian drones over the territory of five regions of Russia. 2 171 8

Strike on Taganrog with ATACMS missiles: Russian Federation confirms strike Russian Defense Ministry reports attack on Taganrog military airfield with ATACMS missiles The Russian Ministry of Defense said that on December 11, Ukraine allegedly attacked a military airfield in Taganrog, Rostov region of Russia, with ATACMS missiles. 6 671 23 Previously in trend: War

Putin's niece and Deputy Minister of Defense of Russian Federation Tsivilova 48 thousand missing occupiers in Ukraine: Putin’s niece and Deputy Minister of Defense of Russian Federation Tsivilova accidentally revealed "closed data". VIDEO Anna Tsivilova, the niece of the Russian dictator and Deputy Minister of Defence, said that the authorities had received 48,000 applications for DNA tests to search for missing soldiers of the Russian Armed Forces. 19 702 51 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian UAV Russian Ministry of Defence claims to have shot down 35 Ukrainian drones over 8 regions of Russia (updated). VIDEO The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that on the night of Wednesday, 4 December 2024, Russian air defence allegedly intercepted more than 20 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory. 2 347 7

Drones attacked Krasnodar Krai of Russian Federation Russian Federation announces massive drone attack on Krasnodar Krai. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the night of 28 November, two districts of Russia's Krasnodar Krai were attacked by drone strikes. 6 932 7

Occupied Crimea Russian Ministry of Defence announces alleged downing of 25 Ukrainian drones over territory of occupied Crimea and Black Sea The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that on the morning of 27 November 2024, Russian air defence allegedly intercepted more than 20 Ukrainian drones over the temporarily occupied Crimea. 1 005 5

Ukrainian UAV Russian Ministry of Defence announces alleged downing of 22 Ukrainian drones over territory of six Russian regions The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that during the night of 27 November 2024, Russian air defence allegedly destroyed more than 20 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory. 1 309 7

Russian Defense Ministry confirms ATACMS strike in Kursk region RF Defense Ministry confirms ATACMS strikes in Kursk region: "Retaliatory actions are being prepared". PHOTOS The Russian Ministry of Defence confirmed that the Ukrainian Defence Forces attacked military facilities in the Kursk region with ATACMS missiles. 10 187 34

Український безпілотник Russian Defense Ministry announces alleged downing of 34 Ukrainian drones over territory of four regions of Russia The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that on the night of November 24, 2024, Russian air defense allegedly destroyed more than 30 Ukrainian drones over the territory of the Russian Federation. 1 630 8

Український безпілотник Russian Ministry of Defence announces alleged downing of 44 Ukrainian drones over 9 Russian regions The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that on the night of Wednesday, 20 November 2024, Russian air defence allegedly intercepted more than 40 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory. 1 281 4

Міноборони РФ підтвердило удар ATACMS по Брянській області Russian Defense Ministry confirms ATACMS strike on Bryansk region The Russian Defense Ministry said that at night the Armed Forces of Ukraine struck the Bryansk region with 6 ATACMS missiles. 10 510 37 Previously in trend: War

Український безпілотник Russian authorities announced downing of more than 50 drones. VIDEO Russia's Ministry of Defence claims that last night it shot down 51 Ukrainian drones over the Krasnodar Territory, Belgorod Region, occupied Crimea and the Sea of Azov. 3 839 3

Український безпілотник Massive drone attack is reported in Tula region. Russian Defense Ministry announced alleged downing of 50 UAVs over territory of 7 regions. VIDEO On the night of Saturday, 9 November 2024, drones attacked the city of Aleksin in the Tula region of Russia. 7 714 18

Український безпілотник Russian Defence Ministry claims to have shot down allegedly 23 Ukrainian UAVs, fire in Kursk region The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that on the night of Wednesday, 30 October 2024, Russian air defence allegedly destroyed more than 20 Ukrainian drones. 1 411 8

міноборони рф Kremlin has launched large-scale ’purge’ of corrupt generals in Ministry of Defence and other structures - British intelligence The Kremlin has begun a "purge" of Russian generals in the Russian Defense Ministry and other law enforcement agencies on charges of corruption. 4 614 21

Український безпілотник In Russia, they announced destruction of allegedly 92 Ukrainian drones According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, during the night, air defense forces worked in 6 regions, as well as in the occupied Crimea and over the waters of the Sea of ​​Azov. 828 5

Волгоград пожежа Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation announced alleged downing of 125 drones: explosions were heard in Krasnodar Territory, Voronezh, Volgograd, and Rostov Regions. PHOTO The RussianMinistry of Defence claims that on the night of 29 September, Russian air defence forces allegedly intercepted 125 Ukrainian drones. 5 436 9

атаковано 23 арсенал ГРАУ 23rd arsenal of GRAU of Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation in Tver region was attacked - mass media. PHOTO On the night of Saturday, 21 September, drones attacked the 23rd arsenal of the Main Missile and Artillery Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defence in the village of Oktyabrskoye, Tver region of the Russian Federation. 20 831 111

На Путіна тиснуть, щоб він оголосив нову мобілізацію у РФ Russian Defence Ministry pressures Putin to announce new wave of mobilisation - WSJ Officials of the Russian Ministry of Defence are putting pressure on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to announce a new wave of mobilisation for a ‘war of attrition’ against Ukraine. 8 289 64 Previously in trend: Mobilization in Russian Federation

У Криму помітили транспорт "ядерного" управління Міноборони РФ Military transport of "nuclear" department of Russian Defense Ministry spotted in occupied Crimea - media. PHOTO Vehicles of the 12th Directorate of the Main Directorate of the Russian Ministry of Defence, which is responsible for nuclear munitions, were spotted on the roads of the occupied Crimea. 13 312 41

дрони над РФ Ministry of Defense of Russian Federation announced alleged shooting down of 158 UAVs over regions of central Russia The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation claims that Russian air defense forces allegedly intercepted and destroyed 158 Ukrainian drones over the regions of central Russia overnight, including 9 over Moscow and the Moscow region. 5 491 24 Previously in trend: War

дрони над РФ Russian Defence Ministry claims to have shot down 12 UAVs over territory of two Russian regions The Russian Ministry of Defence claims that on the night of 28 August 2024, 12 Ukrainian drones were allegedly destroyed over the territory of two regions of the Russian Federation. 864 0

дрони Russian Defence Ministry announces alleged destruction of 45 UAVs. VIDEO On the night of 21 August, Russian air defence forces allegedly intercepted and destroyed 45 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones over the territory of 5 regions of the Russian Federation. 5 866 11

ростов Defense forces attacked "Kavkaz" plant in Rostov region of Russian Federation - General Staff. VIDEO On the night of 18 August, the Defence Forces attacked the Kavkaz plant in the Rostov region, which stored oil and oil products that were also supplied to the Russian occupation army. 12 266 12

РФ перекине додаткові сили на прикордоння Russia will redeploy additional forces to protect Bryansk and Belgorod regions - Russian Defense Ministry Against the backdrop of a breakthrough in the Kursk region, the Russian Defense Ministry plans to send additional forces to defend Bryansk and Belgorod regions. 4 002 9 Previously in trend: War