Russian air defense downs 34 Ukrainian drones over eight regions and Sea of Azov

Russian air defense intercepted and destroyed 34 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones on Monday, November 9, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. The drones were shot down over eight regions and the Sea of Azov. Regional authorities reported casualties and damage from the attacks. In Belgorod Oblast, three people were killed and several injured in drone strikes on vehicles and infrastructure. In Bryansk Oblast, a 70-year-old man died after an explosive device detonated. The drone attacks occurred between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. over Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Volgograd, Oryol, and Rostov oblasts, as well as Crimea. Local officials in Kursk Oblast also reported consequences from the Ukrainian drone strikes.