Russia Reports Shooting Down Nearly 1,200 Ukrainian Drones in Major Overnight Attack

Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that 1,198 Ukrainian drones were allegedly shot down overnight over Russian regions and occupied Crimea on November 13. The governor of Volgograd Oblast reported four dead and two wounded, saying they were employees of the southern industrial zone. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated 467 drones were heading toward the capital region, with 144 neutralized near Moscow. This was reportedly one of the largest attacks since the war began, second only to October 29 when 1,214 drones were downed. Targets included the Volgograd oil refinery and the Samara pipeline station, with fires reported in Rostov-on-Don.