Russia thwarts Ukrainian attack on Crimea involving 42 drones: Defence Ministry

"Nine UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were destroyed... over the territory of the Republic of Crimea. 33 UAVs were suppressed by electronic warfare and crashed without reaching the target," Russia's defence ministry wrote on Telegram.

By AFP | Updated: Aug 25, 2023, 08.07 AM IST

A Ukrainian soldier hangs a Ukrainian flag during a 'special operation' by Ukrainian forces at a location given as near Olenivka and Mayak settlements, Crimea.

Moscow said on Friday its forces had thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to attack Russia-annexed Crimea with 42 drones overnight.

"Nine UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were destroyed... over the territory of the Republic of Crimea. 33 UAVs were suppressed by electronic warfare and crashed without reaching the target," Russia's defence ministry wrote on Telegram.

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