Russia says it intercepted 641 Ukrainian drones overnight; Ukraine reports downing 131 targets
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On September 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that between the night of September 16 and the early hours of September 17, Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a total of 641 Ukrainian drones in Moscow Oblast, Astrakhan Oblast, and other regions. The claim was reported by Cailian Press, citing CCTV International News. Separately, the Ukrainian Air Force reported that between 18:00 on September 16 and the early hours of September 17, Russian forces launched various missiles, including Oniks and Kalibr types, as well as a large number of drones at Ukraine. As of 8:00 on September 17, Ukrainian forces had shot down or suppressed via electronic warfare 131 incoming targets. Both claims are attributed to their respective defense ministries and have not been independently verified.
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According to a report by Cailian Press on September 17, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that between the night of September 16 and the early hours of September 17, Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed a total of 641 Ukrainian drones in Moscow Oblast, Astrakhan Oblast, and other regions.
In a separate development, the Ukrainian Air Force reported today that between 18:00 on September 16 and the early hours of September 17, Russian forces launched various missiles, including Oniks and Kalibr types, as well as large numbers of drones at Ukraine. As of 8:00 this morning, Ukrainian forces had shot down or suppressed via electronic warfare 131 incoming targets.
(Source: CCTV International News)
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Russia claims air defense destroyed 641 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions