Publish Date: 10 September 2024 - 10:20

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 59 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk region, local officials said Tuesday.

Earlier on Tuesday, Bryansk Governor Alexander Bogomaz announced on his Telegram channel that a significant drone attack had been successfully repelled in the area, as reported by Xinhua.

"At the moment, 59 enemy drones have been intercepted and destroyed over the Bryansk region by the air defense forces of the Russian Defense Ministry," he said.

There were no casualties or damage at the scene, and emergency services were currently working on site, he added.

AMK/PR