Russian Air Defense Eliminates 1297 Drones and 5 Missiles in 24 Hours

13:20; 24 October 2026 year

### Russian Air Defense Intercepts 1,297 Drones and Five Cruise Missiles Over Past 24 Hours Russian air defense systems have intercepted and destroyed 1,297 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and five cruise missiles over the past 24 hours, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense. Among the targets destroyed were one air-launched SCALP cruise missile manufactured in France and four long-range "Neptune" missiles.

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