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Russian Forces Shoot Down 330 Ukrainian Drones in Overnight Attack on Russian Regions
On October 1, 2026, Russian PVO forces intercepted and destroyed 330 Ukrainian drones in Russian regions. The Ministry of Defense reported the incident, marking a significant escalation in aerial combat. The attack followed a pattern of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Russian territory.
According to the Russian Ministry of Defense press service, 330 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones were shot down overnight on October 1st in Russian regions. The report, published at 5:30 AM Moscow time, confirmed the success of Russian air defense systems in neutralizing the threat. The attack is part of a broader series of Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian territory, which have intensified in recent weeks. The exact locations of the drone strikes were not specified in the report, though the Ministry of Defense emphasized the effectiveness of its defensive capabilities.
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IndependentLentaOct 1, 09:35 AM
Russia's Ministry of Defense Makes Statement After Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones Attack RegionsIndependentRBC RussiaOct 1, 09:30 AM
Overnight in Russian regions, 330 Ukrainian drones were shot downPVO forces shot down 330 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones in Russian regions overnight on October 1st, reported the Ministry of Defense press service.