Ukraine’s Air Defenses Down 138 Russian Drones, Three Banderol UAVs; Nashe Niva Reports Ukrainian Plane Shot Down

Ukraine’s air defenses successfully downed 138 Russian drones and three Banderol UAVs overnight, as reported by Ukrinform. The attack occurred in Ukraine, with no immediate casualties or infrastructure damage reported. Nashe Niva, however, stated that Ukrainians shot down a Russian plane using anti-aircraft weapons, though no details about the plane’s origin or the location of the engagement were provided. The two outlets provided conflicting narratives. Ukrinform focused on the large-scale drone interception, emphasizing the effectiveness of Ukraine’s air defenses. Nashe Niva, in contrast, highlighted a specific engagement involving a Russian plane, though the source of the plane and the exact location of the incident were not clarified. Both reports were published on the same day, with Nashe Niva’s report coming later in the day.