4 Drones Destroyed in 40 Minutes Over Lipetsk Oblast Skies

Russia's air defense systems have reportedly shot down four drones over Lipetsk Oblast in just 40 minutes.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the drones were detected approaching the region from the north and were quickly intercepted and destroyed by S-300 surface-to-air missile systems.

The incident comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with Moscow accusing Kyiv of using drones to target its territory.

Details of the Incident

The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the drones were spotted on radar screens at around 10:00 AM local time on Tuesday, February 28th.

The drones were described as small, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that were flying at low altitudes.

S-300 missile systems were immediately deployed to intercept the drones, and all four were successfully shot down within a 40-minute period.

Response from Russia

The Russian Defense Ministry has condemned the use of drones by Ukraine, calling it a violation of international law.

Moscow has also accused Kyiv of using drones to target civilian infrastructure in Russia, including power plants and oil depots.

Russia has warned that it will continue to take all necessary measures to protect its territory from drone attacks.

Reaction from Ukraine

Ukraine has not officially commented on the incident, but it has previously denied using drones to target Russia.

Kyiv has accused Russia of fabricating evidence to justify its own military actions.

The incident is likely to further escalate tensions between the two countries and could lead to further incidents in the future.