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Russian forces claim 1,029 Ukrainian drones shot down in 24 hours

Bottom line

Russian MoD claims to have shot down 1,029 Ukrainian long-range kamikaze drones over Russia in a 24-hour period.

Why it matters

While likely exaggerated, the claim highlights the intensity of Ukrainian drone campaigns and the pressure on Russian air defense systems, necessitating continuous assessment of counter-drone effectiveness.

The Russian Ministry of Defense reported the interception of 1,029 Ukrainian long-range kamikaze drones within a 24-hour window. This claim represents a significant increase in reported drone activity and interception rates compared to previous days.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

Telegram channel, Russian side:ANNA NEWSsource Corigin5 Nov 2026 t.me archive
Original text (excerpt)
⚡️ Российские средства ПВО за сутки сбили над страной 1 029 украинских дальних дронов-камикадзе, сообщили в Минобороны РФ. Подписывайтесь на ⚠️ МАКС

Topicsdrones electronic warfare ukraine war

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History · version 1 · first published 5 Nov 2026 · last substantive update 6 Nov 2026

Cite this finding

Robot War (2026). Russian forces claim 1,029 Ukrainian drones shot down in 24 hours. Hetzner OSINT, 5 November 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-11-05--russian-forces-claim-1-029-ukrainian-drones-shot-down-in-24-hours/

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  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-11-05--russian-forces-claim-1-029-ukrainian-drones-shot-down-in-24-hours/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding C3}
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