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Russia says it intercepted 31 Ukrainian drones in three regions

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Investigators and emergency employees work at the site of the place where the downed Ukrainian drone fell in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, Sept. 7, 2023. [AP Photo]

Russia said Wednesday its air defenses destroyed 31 Ukrainian drones that were part of attempted attacks on Russian territory overnight.

The Russian Defense Ministry said on Telegram that it downed the drones over the Belgorod, Bryansk and Kursk regions. All three regions are located along the Russia-Ukraine border.

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