World


Russian forces destroy 29 Ukrainian drones over several regions

Russian forces destroy 29 Ukrainian drones over several regions

Moscow, Sep 15 (UNI) Russian air defense systems eliminated 29 Ukrainian drones over the Bryansk, Kursk, Smolensk, Oryol, Belgorod, Kaluga and Rostov regions overnight, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
"During the past night, an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out terrorist attacks using aircraft-type UAVs [unmanned aerial vehicles] against targets on the territory of the Russian Federation was thwarted. Air defense systems on duty destroyed 29 Ukrainian UAVs, of which 15 were shot down over the territory of the Bryansk Region, five over the Kursk Region, four over the Smolensk Region, two over the Oryol Region and one each over the territories of the Belgorod, Kaluga and Rostov regions," the ministry said in a statement.
No information has been provided on damages or casualties. UNI/SPUTNIK AKS

More News

'He will never let you down": Trump endorses Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio Guv

08 Nov 2025 | 3:46 PM

Washington, Nov 8 (UNI) Extending his "complete endorsement" to Vivek Ramaswamy for the 2026 Ohio Governor race, President Donald Trump called Ramaswamy “something special” and praised Ohio as a "great state." .

see more..

US special envoy Steve Witkoff says Hamas officials assured him and Jared Kushner of disarming during their meeting

07 Nov 2025 | 11:49 PM

Washington, Nov 7 (UNI) US Special Envoy for Middle East Steve Witkoff has said that Hamas officials had assured him and fellow Trump aide Jared Kushner that they would disarm as required by the peace deal, during their "famous meeting" hours before the ceasefire deal was inked on October 9.

see more..

US govt shutdown enters day 38, political deadlock continues as Democrats shoot down GOP offer for concessions

07 Nov 2025 | 11:47 PM

Washington, Nov 7 (UNI) As the US government shutdown entered its 38th day, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, offering a carrot to his Democrat opponents, said that the GOP is open for another vote, this time pledging concessions, such as swap of the House-passed stopgap bill for a new funding patch, likely into January, along with full-year funding for veterans' programs, food aid and more.

see more..

India working to establish agriculture research institute in Afghanistan

07 Nov 2025 | 11:03 PM

Kabul, Nov 7 (UNI) Furthering diplomatic relations with the Islamic Emirate, India is planning to set up a research center for advanced agricultural studies in Afghanistan under the name 'Afghan–Hind,' which will strengthen Kabul's local capacity in agricultural production.

see more..

US economy – aviation takes massive hit amid govt shutdown entering its 38th day

07 Nov 2025 | 11:01 PM

Washington, Nov 7 (UNI) With the US govt shutdown entering its 38th day, the domestic markets have taken a strong hit, with the halting of operations in DC inflicting a mounting toll on the economy, amidst little sign of relief as the political deadlock continued in the White House.

see more..