TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Russian air defense forces destroyed 26 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over the Bryansk region, Governor Alexander Bogomaz reported.

"As of now, the air defense forces of the Russian Defense Ministry have detected and destroyed 26 fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles. Air defense units continue to work to protect our region. Observe the necessary safety measures! Thanks to our defenders," Sputnik reported, citing the governor's remarks on Telegram.

Russian officials repeatedly slammed Ukrainian drone attacks on civilian infrastructure as pure acts of terrorism.

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