Russian Defense Ministry announced that air defense systems intercepted and shot down 21 Ukrainian drones over several provinces on Sunday.

Sputnik quoted the ministry as saying in a statement on Monday, "Last night, an attempt by the Kiev regime to carry out a terrorist attack using drones on targets in the territory of the Russian Federation was thwarted,” adding that "the air defense systems on duty intercepted and destroyed 21 Ukrainian drones, including 12 drones over Crimea territory, 6 over Kursk region, and one another over Belgorod and Bryansk regions.”

The Kiev regime continues to use attack drones and artillery shelling against civilians and facilities in Russia, causing many civilian casualties.