Russia claims 79 drones downed over Belgorod

Russian military units 'BARS-Belgorod' and 'Orlan' claim to have destroyed 79 enemy drones over the Belgorod region in a 24-hour period from April 16-17. The announcement, made via a Telegram channel, thanked the fighters for their effective work. This claim represents a significant uptick in reported drone interceptions over the border region, which has been a frequent target of Ukrainian strikes. The Russian side has not reported any resulting casualties or damage from the alleged drone incursions.