Russia says it has neutralized 283 Ukrainian drones over several regions overnight

10:19; 21 March 2026 year

### Russian Air Defense Intercepts Massive Drone Attack Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted and neutralized a large-scale drone attack in the night from March 20 to March 21, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. Between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM (MSK), a total of 283 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) of aircraft type were intercepted and destroyed. The attack targeted multiple regions across Russia. The drones were shot down over the following areas: Bryansk, Smolensk, Kaluga, Belgorod, Voronezh, Rostov, Volgograd, Tula, Ryazan, Kursk, Saratov, and Samara regions. Additionally, air defense systems were active in Crimea, Tatarstan, and the Moscow region. Emergency and operational services are currently working at the sites where the drones crashed.

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