Russia claims to down 70+ Ukrainian drones near Belgorod

Russian military officials claim their air defense systems shot down more than 70 Ukrainian drones approaching the Belgorod region over the past 24 hours. The Armed Forces of Ukraine allegedly attempted to strike civilian infrastructure, housing, and transport in the border area. All targets were reportedly intercepted and neutralized while still over the territory of Ukraine's Kharkiv region. Among the destroyed drones were heavy models identified as 'Baba Yaga', 'Darts', and 'Shark', which were countered using methods including ramming, detonation, and drops.