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Posted on August 31, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia has downed 112 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours and hit port infrastructure in Ukraine used for military purposes, Interfax news agency quoted the Russian defence

Russia Claims to Have Shot Down 112 Ukrainian Drones in 24 Hours

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia has downed 112 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours and hit port infrastructure in Ukraine used for military purposes, Interfax news agency quoted the Russian defence ministry as saying on Sunday.

(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin, Editing by Timothy Heritage)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia claims to have downed 112 Ukrainian drones.
  • The incident occurred within a 24-hour period.
  • Russian defense ministry reported the event.
  • Port infrastructure in Ukraine was also targeted.
  • Interfax news agency provided the report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ukrainian drones did Russia claim to have downed?
Russia has downed 112 Ukrainian drones in the past 24 hours.
What type of infrastructure was hit by Russian forces?
Russian forces hit port infrastructure in Ukraine that is used for military purposes.
Which news agency reported the drone downing?
The information was reported by the Interfax news agency.

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