Russian air defense systems shot down18 drones over Rostov, Kursk, Belgorod and Voronezh regions.

"Last night, its air defenses on duty destroyed 18 Ukrainian drones, including 11 over Kursk, 5 over Belgorod and 2 over Voronezh”, Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement on Monday.

Ukrainian forces continue to target with drones and missiles Russian border provinces, resulting in civilian casualties.