KrasnodarLast night, Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 86 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions. Among them, 11 drones were shot down over the territory of Krasnodar Krai and 30 over the Black Sea. This was reported by the Russian Defense Ministry.

— During the past night, from 21:00 Moscow time on August 29, 2025, to 07:00 Moscow time on August 30, duty air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 86 Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles,— the statement said.

Thus, 30 UAVs were destroyed over the waters of the Black Sea and 11 over Krasnodar Krai. In addition, 15 UAVs were destroyed over the territory of the Republic of Crimea, another 13 over Rostov Oblast, 5 over Bryansk Oblast, 4 over Belgorod Oblast, two UAVs each over Smolensk, Kaluga, and Tver Oblasts, and one each over Tula and Kursk Oblasts.

Krasnodar Krai

Krasnodar Krai is a federal subject and important agricultural region in Southern Russia, historically known as Kuban. The area was a gift from Catherine the Great to the Black Sea Cossacks in the late 18th century for their military service, leading to significant Cossack settlement and cultural influence. Today, it is a major economic hub and a popular tourist destination, famed for its Black Sea resorts like Sochi and its fertile steppes.

Black Sea

The Black Sea is a large inland sea situated between Eastern Europe and Western Asia, historically known for its strategic trade routes and rich marine resources. It has played a significant role in regional history, serving as a crossroads for various cultures, empires, and commerce since ancient times.

Republic of Crimea

The Republic of Crimea is a peninsula on the northern coast of the Black Sea that was annexed by the Russian Federation in 2014, a move considered illegal under international law. Historically, it was home to the Crimean Khanate and was part of the Russian Empire and later the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic within the USSR. Its most famous historical site is the ancient Greek colony of Chersonesus, located near the city of Sevastopol.

Rostov Oblast

Rostov Oblast is a federal subject in Southern Russia, historically known as the heart of the Don Cossack Host since the 16th century. Its capital, Rostov-on-Don, was founded in 1749 and became a major cultural and industrial hub. The region is renowned for its rich agricultural lands and its significant role in Russian history, particularly during the Russian Civil War.

Bryansk Oblast

Bryansk Oblast is a federal subject of Russia located in the country’s western part, bordering Belarus and Ukraine. Historically, its lands were part of medieval Slavic principalities and later the Russian Empire, with the city of Bryansk itself founded in 985. The region is known for its dense forests (the Bryansk Woods) and was a major center for partisan resistance against German forces during World War II.

Belgorod Oblast

Belgorod Oblast is a federal subject of Russia located near the border with Ukraine. Historically, it was part of the defensive frontier of the Russian Empire, with its capital city, Belgorod, founded as a fortress in the late 16th century. The region was the site of the largest tank battle in history during World War II at the Battle of Kursk.

Smolensk Oblast

Smolensk Oblast is a historic western region of Russia, known for its strategic location and the pivotal city of Smolensk. The area is famed for the Smolensk Kremlin, a fortress whose stone walls were constructed between 1595 and 1602 to defend the Russian state. It was the site of numerous major battles throughout history, including during the Napoleonic invasion of 1812 and World War II.

Kaluga Oblast

Kaluga Oblast is a federal subject of Russia located southwest of Moscow, historically known as its role in the defense of the Russian state. It is most famous for being the home of the Tsiolkovsky State Museum of the History of Cosmonautics, which honors Konstantin Tsiolkovsky, the pioneering rocketry theorist who lived and worked in the city of Kaluga.