Russian Defense Downs 8 Ukrainian Missiles, 8 Drones, 2 Drone Boats

The Russian Ministry of Defense announced Thursday that its air forces destroyed 8 Ukrainian missiles over the Sea of Azov, 5 drones over Krasnodar, and two drone boats that were heading towards the Crimean Peninsula. A statement issued by the Ministry said that the forces thwarted a number of attacks carried out using US ATACMS tactical missiles. Five Ukrainian drones were shot down over the Russian territory of Krasnodar, the Ministry added. Ukrainian forces adopted a new strategy in targeting installations and facilities in the Russian border areas, using drones, missiles and artillery shells. Source: Qatar News Agency