International reports say Russia has claimed to have intercepted and shot down 555 Ukrainian drones and four long-range missiles in a series of strikes targeting various parts of Russia and Moscow-occupied Crimea.
The incident comes as the war between the two sides continues to show a new trend in the widespread use of drone technology in long-range attacks.
According to Russian authorities, air defense systems including Tor and Pantsir were deployed to counter the wave of attacks.
However, despite claims of downing hundreds of drones, some of the attacks succeeded in reaching their targets, including energy infrastructure in the Moscow region. The attacks have caused widespread security concerns and disrupted normal operations in some areas. GET FULL STORY HERE.