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Russia announces destruction of 362 Ukrainian drones overnight

The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have shot down 362 Ukrainian drones overnight, as Ukraine faces rising civilian casualties.

13 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Russian Defense Minister asserted on Thursday that 362 Ukrainian drones had been intercepted and destroyed over several regions. This announcement comes as the conflict in Ukraine continues to result in civilian casualties.

According to a report by the United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission, July saw at least 437 Ukrainian civilians killed, the highest number since May 2022. This represents a 70% increase compared to July 2021.

This finding highlights the growing impact of the conflict on the civilian population amid ongoing military tensions.

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