Russia shot down the highest number of drones in a night this Thursday

On October 28, Russian authorities reported shooting down over 1,200 Ukrainian drones in one night, the highest number since the war began. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that air defense systems destroyed 1,214 drones across various regions, including Moscow. The city's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, noted that 613 drones targeted Moscow, with 231 intercepted. Additionally, Russia reported drone attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure and vessels, including a military cargo ship. The Ukrainian Air Force claimed to have downed 97 of the 112 drones launched by Russian forces, with impacts confirmed at seven locations in Ukraine, though no casualties or damage reports have emerged yet.