Russia intercepts 151 Ukrainian drones overnight in various regions

08:11; 17 February 2026 year

### Russian Air Defense Intercepts 151 Ukrainian Drones Overnight Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 151 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) during the night of February 17, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. - 50 drones were shot down over the Black Sea. - 38 were intercepted over the territory of the Republic of Crimea (a region claimed by Russia but internationally recognized as part of Ukraine). - 29 were downed over the Azov Sea. - 18 were neutralized over Krasnodar Krai (a region in southern Russia). - 11 were eliminated over Kaluga Oblast (a region in western Russia). - 4 were destroyed over Bryansk Oblast (a region in western Russia). - 1 was shot down over Kursk Oblast (a region in western Russia).

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