Russia said its air defense forces brought down 635 Ukrainian drones overnight, according to an early Sunday statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The announcement described the operation as one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks seen in recent times.
The ministry said the drones were intercepted and destroyed during the night by Russian air defense systems. The statement, as reflected in the available report, focused on the scale of the claimed interception rather than providing broader operational details.
If accurate, the figure would mark a significant spike in overnight drone activity in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Large drone barrages have become an increasingly important part of the war, with both sides using unmanned aircraft to test air defenses and project force beyond front-line areas.
The report did not include independently verified evidence in the available snippet, and no further context was provided on specific locations or damage. Even so, the Russian claim points to another intense phase of aerial pressure in the ongoing war.
