Russian air defense downed 29 Ukrainian drones over three regions

Russian air defense systems destroyed 29 Ukrainian drones over the Belgorod, Bryansk, and Kursk regions. A man severely injured in a drone strike on a market in Energodar, Zaporizhzhia region, died in hospital. The death was confirmed by city administration head Maxim Pukhov, who said doctors fought for the patient's life but could not save him. The total number of injured in the attack has risen to nine, with women suffering shrapnel wounds remaining under medical supervision. The drone attack on the Energodar market occurred on September 6, followed by a second strike on the same site despite emergency services being present. Russia's Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case on terrorism charges.