# Russia Claims 180 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted Over Regions

Russian defense ministry reports intercepting 180 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions and the Black Sea.

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The Russian defense ministry stated on August 31 that 180 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed over Russian regions and the Black Sea. [^1]

President Vladimir Putin described Zelensky's warning as a declaration of state terrorism at a press conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. [^2]

President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukrainian drones are making Russian airspace completely unsafe for all airlines, insurers, and users of key Russian airports. [^3]

The interceptions occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Moscow time, which corresponds to 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. GMT. [^4]

The Russian defense ministry reported that the drones were shot down over Crimea, the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Sverdlovsk, Smolensk, Tula, and Moscow Regions, and the Black Sea. [^5]

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that increasing strikes against civilian targets indicate that Kiev's desire for peace is feigned. [^6]

President Vladimir Putin asserted that Zelensky's threats render any claims about seeking peace talks with Moscow null and void. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. The Russian defense ministry stated on August 31 that 180 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed over Russian regions and the Black Sea. (TASS, News)
2. President Vladimir Putin described Zelensky's warning as a declaration of state terrorism at a press conference in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. (RT, News)
3. President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukrainian drones are making Russian airspace completely unsafe for all airlines, insurers, and users of key Russian airports. (RT, News)
4. The interceptions occurred between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Moscow time, which corresponds to 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. GMT. (TASS, News)
5. The Russian defense ministry reported that the drones were shot down over Crimea, the Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol, Sverdlovsk, Smolensk, Tula, and Moscow Regions, and the Black Sea. (TASS, News)
6. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that increasing strikes against civilian targets indicate that Kiev's desire for peace is feigned. (RT, News)
7. President Vladimir Putin asserted that Zelensky's threats render any claims about seeking peace talks with Moscow null and void. (RT, News)

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