Russia claims to have shot down over 100 Ukrainian drones

Source: Global Times
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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 16th that from 23:00 Moscow time on the 15th to 08:00 on the 16th, the Russian air defense system intercepted and destroyed 145 Ukrainian drones, with 53 of them in the Moscow region, including 46 heading towards the city of Moscow. Moscow Mayor Sobyanin stated on social media on the morning of the 16th that over the past two days, Russian air defense forces have destroyed approximately 250 Ukrainian drones along the defense line near Moscow.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported today that from 18:00 on the 15th to the morning of the 16th, Russia launched 211 drones towards Ukraine, many of which were aimed at the Kyiv region. As of 11:00 on the 16th, the Ukrainian military had shot down or suppressed 194 drones through electronic warfare.

Classification
Region
Europe, Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
145 drones intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defense systems, 250 drones destroyed near Moscow in the last two days, 211 drones launched by Russia towards Ukraine, 194 drones shot down or suppressed by Ukrainian forces
Activity
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed Ukrainian drones
Location
Moscow · Moscow Oblast · Ukraine
Unit
Russian Armed Forces, Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
From 23:00 on the 15th to 08:00 on the 16th
Equipment
drones
Summary

Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 145 Ukrainian drones from 23:00 on the 15th to 08:00 on the 16th, with 53 drones intercepted in Moscow Oblast. Over the past two days, around 250 drones have been destroyed near Moscow. Concurrently, Russia launched 211 drones towards Ukraine, with Ukrainian forces successfully downing or suppressing 194 of them.

Key Facts
  • 145 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defense systems on the night of the 15th to the 16th.
  • 53 drones were intercepted in Moscow Oblast, with 46 heading towards Moscow city.
  • In the last two days, approximately 250 Ukrainian drones have been destroyed near Moscow.
  • Russia launched 211 drones towards Ukraine, many targeting Kyiv Oblast.
  • Ukrainian forces shot down or suppressed 194 drones by the morning of the 16th.