Russia and Ukraine exchanged widespread air attacks overnight from Friday to Saturday, with both sides reporting the interception of large numbers of drones. One person was killed and others wounded in Russia’s Belgorod region, while industrial facilities in Samara were targeted. Russia’s Defence Ministry said air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 230 Ukrainian drones over several regions of the country overnight.
Belgorod casualties and Samara facility targeted
The ministry did not identify the targeted sites or give details of the damage caused by the attacks in the various regions. In Belgorod, in southwestern Russia near the border with Ukraine, local authorities said a Ukrainian attack killed a female civilian and wounded 14 people, including 4 children. Industrial facilities in the Samara region were also attacked by Ukrainian drones.
The figures announced by the two sides reflect the broad scope of the reciprocal air attacks, while interception and casualty reports remain attributed to military and local authorities in Russia and Ukraine.
