A total of 23 Ukrainian drones were reportedly brought down by Russian defenses during the night.
On August 19, 2023, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the interception and destruction of 23 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones overnight. The incidents took place over three Russian regions: the Volgograd region, the Rostov region, and the Republic of Crimea.
A total of 13 drones were shot down over the Volgograd region, five over the Rostov region, and five over the Republic of Crimea. The Ukrainian drones used in the strikes were all of the fixed-wing type, mostly described as "kamikaze" drones.
No further details about the type or model of the intercepted drones were provided in the news article. Additionally, no information about any casualties or damage was available. The Russian Ministry of Defense did not offer any new information about the fate of the remaining drones.
The events were reported by the press service of the Russian Ministry of Defense, and the news was distributed across various platforms, including Telegram, VK, OK, and YouTube. However, no additional details about the incidents or the Ukrainian drones were disclosed.
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