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Russia downs 147 Ukrainian drones overnight, defence ministry says

Russian air defences intercepted a major drone barrage overnight, with officials saying two drones targeting Moscow were also repelled.

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Published June 17,2025
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Air defence units intercepted and destroyed 147 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory, including the Moscow region, overnight, the Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said earlier on Tuesday that two Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow had been repelled.