Russia Downs 87 Ukrainian Drones Across Eight Regions on October 23

Russia's air defense intercepted and destroyed 87 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones on Friday, October 23, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The drones were shot down over multiple regions, including Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, the Moscow region, Crimea, and Perm Krai. Regional officials reported casualties and damage from the attacks. In Belgorod Oblast, one man was killed and several people were injured, including a woman and an 11-year-old child. In Bryansk Oblast, three people were wounded, and one man lost a leg after stepping on an explosive device. Moscow was attacked by 21 drones, causing temporary flight disruptions at the capital's airports, though no casualties were reported. In Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, 19 drones were repelled, injuring three civilians and damaging homes and a school, prompting a local state of emergency. Oryol Oblast reported a missile strike on an enterprise in the city of Oryol during rush hour, with damage confirmed by the governor.