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Russian Military Shoots Down 160 Drones in Kursk Region; Nine Ukrainian Drones Downed in Oryol Oblast
On September 28, 2026, the Russian military reported shooting down over 160 drones in the Kursk region. Separately, nine Ukrainian drones were downed in Oryol Oblast during the same day. Both incidents highlight intensified aerial combat in the eastern front.
The Russian military stated that more than 160 drones were intercepted in the Kursk region in a single day. The exact number and timing of the attacks were not specified, though the event occurred on September 28, 2026. In Oryol Oblast, nine Ukrainian drones were shot down during the night of the same day. The Russian military did not provide further details on the origin or purpose of the drones or the defensive systems used.
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StateRIA NovostiSep 28, 10:41 AM
Nine Ukrainian drones shot down over Oryol Oblast in one nightStateRIA NovostiSep 28, 10:29 AM
About 160 drones were shot down in Kursk region in a day