Russia says Ukrainian drones shot down over Belgorod region
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 03:20 | 20 August 2023
- Modified Date: 03:20 | 20 August 2023
The Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday that anti-aircraft defences had prevented an attack by two drones on Belgorod region, which borders Ukraine and which is a regular target of Ukrainian drone attacks.
In a separate statement, Belgorod region governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said that 12 airborne targets had been shot down on the approaches to Belgorod city.
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