Ukrainian air defenses either shot down or intercepted 163 Russian drones

• In the early hours of 2 September, the Ukrainian Air Force shot down or intercepted 163 Russian drones, according to Ukrainian Air Force.
• According to information from 18:00 on 2 September, 181 drones were launched, including Shahed, Gerbera, Italmas and Parodiya, as well as other drones.
• The Belgorod region’s night attack resulted in the destruction of a total of 163 drones, according to the information reported by the Russian side.

Ukrinform, Ukrinform, and RBC Ukraine.

Ukrainian air defenses either shot down or intercepted 163 Russian drones overnight. The information is provided by Ukrinform, citing information from the Telegram channel of the Ukrainian General Staff.

According to Ukrinform, starting at 18:00 on 2 September, Russian air defenses launched 181 drones, including Shahed (some were reportedly shot down), Gerbera, Italmas and Parodiya, as well as other drones. It was reported that the launches were carried out from the Bryansk, Kursk, and Oryol regions, as well as from the occupied city of Shatalovo in Russia, and also from Crimea.

It is also noted that the material says that the air defense systems were activated and that the drones were shot down, with fragments falling in the following areas: Bryansk, Kursk, and Oryol regions, as well as in the occupied city of Shatalovo in Russia. It is also stated that the launches were carried out from Crimea.

According to the material, the Belgorod region’s night attack resulted in the destruction of a total of 163 drones. Information is reported by Exilenova+, Pepel Belgorod, and the ASTRA agent in Telegram. The video footage shows fragments of drones falling in the area.

It is also noted that Russian air defenses were able to intercept some drones, but the exact number is not specified. According to the material, the Russian side said that it had intercepted a total of 14 drones, and the remaining drones were able to reach their targets.

According to the material, the Belgorod region’s night attack was carried out using drones. It is also noted that the Russian side said that the air defense systems were activated. The material also claims that the drones were shot down in the Belgorod region.

In addition, RBC-Ukraine reports that, according to the material, the Belgorod-based university developed an automated system for curve correction without the use of microprocessors by Milandr. The university claims that the technology is designed for civilian applications, including for detecting and tracking enemy targets, and for missile guidance.

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