Russia claims to have shot down over 200 Ukrainian drones; Ukraine claims to have launched multiple missiles at Russia.
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported on the 21st that over the past night, the Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 239 Ukrainian drones in regions such as Astrakhan and Belgorod.
The head of the Crimean region stated on the 21st that enemy drone attacks resulted in 4 deaths and 28 injuries on the Crimean Peninsula. Additionally, to the east of the Crimean Peninsula, across the sea in the Russian Krasnodar Krai, the local operational command reported that a ferry was attacked by drones in the early hours of the 21st, resulting in 1 death and 1 injury. Currently, ferry services through the Kerch Strait have been suspended.
The Ukrainian Air Force reported on the 21st that from 6 PM on the 20th to the early hours of the 21st, the Russian military launched multiple missiles, including "Iskander" ballistic missiles and "Kinzhal" hypersonic missiles, as well as 105 drones at Ukraine. As of 9 AM on the 21st, the Ukrainian military had shot down and electronically suppressed 96 drones. (Reporter: Hao Wei, Dong Wei)
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 239 Ukrainian drones in Astrakhan and Belgorod Oblasts during the night of the 20th to the 21st. Ukrainian forces reported downing 96 Russian drones and launched missile strikes, including Iskander and Kinzhal missiles, against targets in Ukraine. A drone attack in Crimea resulted in casualties, while a ferry in Krasnodar Krai was also targeted.
- Russia reported the destruction of 239 Ukrainian drones by its air defense systems.
- Ukrainian forces claimed to have downed 96 Russian drones during the same period.
- A drone attack in Crimea resulted in 4 deaths and 28 injuries.
- A ferry in Krasnodar Krai was attacked by drones, causing 1 death and 1 injury.
- Russia launched multiple missiles, including Iskander and Kinzhal, against Ukraine.