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    Russia says 291 Ukrainian drones downed

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    Posted on July 27, 2025

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    Last updated: January 22, 2026

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    Quick Summary

    Russia's air defence units claim to have downed 291 Ukrainian drones, impacting Ukraine's drone production and control centers, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.

    Table of Contents

    • Overview of Drone Engagements
    • Details of Downed Drones
    • Impact on Ukrainian Drone Production

    Russia Claims Downing of 291 Ukrainian Drones in Recent Operations

    Overview of Drone Engagements

    MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian air defence units downed 291 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.

    Details of Downed Drones

    "Air defence systems downed two guided aircraft bombs, three projectiles of Czech-made Vampire multiple rocket launch systems and 291 fixed-wing drones," the ministry said on its Telegram channel.

    Impact on Ukrainian Drone Production

    It added that Russian warplanes and drones struck drone production facilities and control centres within Ukraine.

    (Reporting by Gleb Bryanski; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Russia's air defence downed 291 Ukrainian drones.
    • •Russian Defence Ministry reported on Telegram.
    • •Involved fixed-wing drones and guided bombs.
    • •Russian strikes targeted drone production in Ukraine.
    • •Military operations impact drone production capabilities.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Russia says 291 Ukrainian drones downed

    1What is a drone?

    A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be controlled remotely or fly autonomously using software-controlled flight plans. Drones are used for various purposes, including surveillance, delivery, and military operations.

    2What is air defense?

    Air defense refers to the measures taken to protect a country or area from aerial attacks. This includes the use of military technology such as missiles and radar systems to detect and neutralize threats from aircraft or drones.

    3What are guided aircraft bombs?

    Guided aircraft bombs are precision-guided munitions designed to hit specific targets with high accuracy. They are equipped with guidance systems that allow them to adjust their flight path during descent.

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