Russia downs 235 Ukrainian drones overnight, defence ministry says

Odesa, where some neighborhoods are without power on December 13, 2025, following missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. (AFP)

MOSCOW: Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday that air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 235 Ukrainian drones overnight.
An oil depot caught fire in Uryupinsk in Volgograd region due to fallen drone debris, a regional governor said.
At least ten Russian airports, including in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, imposed temporary flight restrictions during the night, according to the aviation regulator.