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Russian air defenses intercepted 17 drones in six regions, including areas near Ukraine, over a 2.5-hour period, underscoring regional tensions.
(Reuters) - Russian air defences downed 17 drones in six Russian regions over a period of nearly 2-1/2 hours late on Friday, the Russian Defence Ministry said.
A ministry statement said drones had been downed over three regions bordering Ukraine -- Bryansk, Belgorod and Voronezh -- as well as in Smolensk region in western Russia, Tver region in central Russia and the Crimea peninsula, annexed by Russia in 2014.
The incidents took place, the ministry said, between 8:05 and 10:30 p.m. Moscow time (1705-1930 GMT).
(Reporting by Reuters)
The article discusses Russian air defenses downing 17 drones across six regions, including areas near Ukraine.
Incidents occurred in Bryansk, Belgorod, Voronezh, Smolensk, Tver, and Crimea.
The incidents occurred between 8:05 and 10:30 p.m. Moscow time.
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