Russia Downs 30 Ukrainian Drones Over Five Regions and Black Sea

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The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that 30 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were shot down over Russian territory and the Black Sea on October 17. The interceptions occurred between 8:00 and 20:00. The drones were downed over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Vologda, Kursk, and Oryol regions, as well as Krasnodar Krai and the Black Sea. No casualties or damage were reported from these specific incidents. Earlier reports indicated two people were injured in the Bryansk region from a drone attack. A kamikaze drone struck a private home in the village of Belaya Beryozka, causing a fire and hospitalizing the owner with burns.


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