Russian Air Defense Forces shot down 50 Ukrainian drones in the evening and at night

18.05.2026 11:37 | Category World

The Russian Defense Ministry said that between 21:00 on Sunday and 07:00 on Monday, Russian air defense warning systems shot down 50 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions, including the Kuban, Tula and Rostov regions, as well as Crimea.

"From 21:00 Moscow time on May 17 to 07:00 Moscow time on May 18, Russian air defense warning systems intercepted and destroyed 50 Ukrainian drones," the statement said.

The drones were shot down over Belgorod, Voronezh, Kursk, Oryol, Rostov and Tula regions, Krasnodar Territory, Crimea and the Sea of Azov.

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