
Russia says destroyed 76 Ukrainian drones
Moscow (AFP) Aug 3, 2024 - Russia and Ukraine repelled drone attacks overnight, their respective armed forces said on Saturday morning, over two years after Moscow launched its offensive on Ukraine.
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