On May 19, Russia intercepted around 60 Ukrainian drones and several missiles, while Ukraine claimed to have downed over 30 Russian drones. Russian air defenses shot down 57 drones in the Krasnodar region, with drone debris hitting an oil refinery but causing no significant damage. Additionally, nine missiles and a drone were destroyed over Crimea, and three more drones were downed in Belgorod, setting a church roof on fire without causing casualties. In Ukraine, air defenses neutralized 37 Russian drones. In the war-torn northeastern Kharkiv region, renewed Russian offensives resulted in one death and 11 injuries.
Heavy Drone Warfare Escalates Amidst Russia-Ukraine Conflict
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