Russian air defences down dozens of Ukrainian drones, including two near St Petersburg
- On July 4, 2025, Russian forces intercepted and destroyed numerous Ukrainian drones across various regions of Russia, including two near St. Petersburg.
- The drone attacks followed a record assault on Kyiv the previous night where 539 drones and 11 missiles targeted the capital.
- Officials reported no injuries or damage near St. Petersburg, though operations at Pulkovo airport were suspended temporarily due to drone threats.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said his military used drone interceptors successfully and discussed joint US-Ukraine projects to enhance air defenses during a July 4 call with President Trump.
- The sustained drone assaults and efforts to build Ukraine’s domestic arms industry suggest ongoing escalation and attempts to strengthen air defense capabilities.
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Russian air defences down dozens of Ukrainian drones, including two near St Petersburg
Russian air defences down dozens of Ukrainian drones, including two near St Petersburg Russian air defence units downed dozens of Ukrainian drones in widely dispersed parts of the country, including two near the country's second-largest city, St. Petersburg, officials said. Alexander Drozdenko, Governor of Leningrad region surrounding St. Petersburg, wrote on Telegram that two drones were downed in different districts south of the city.He said n…
Moscow, 5 Jul (Latin Press) On the last day, the anti-aircraft defence systems shot down 94 Ukrainian drones in various regions of the country, the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation announced today. The post Russian air defence intercepts 94 Ukrainian drones on the day first appeared on News Prensa Latina.
The Russian Air Defence destroyed Ukrainian drones in several areas of the country, including two close to the second largest city of the country, St. Petersburg, told authorities this Saturday (4). The Russian Ministry of Defence reported a total of 42 drones destroyed in a three-hour period, 37 of them in three regions bordering with Ukraine – Belgrade, Bryansk and Kursk. The Russian authorities said there were no injuries or damages. The oper…
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