In a recent incident, Russia claimed that Ukraine attempted to attack Crimea using 42 drones overnight. However, all of their attempts were thwarted by Moscow's forces. Russia's defense ministry stated that nine unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were destroyed over the territory of the Republic of Crimea, while 33 UAVs were suppressed by electronic warfare and crashed without reaching their target.

The ministry did not provide information on whether there were any casualties or damage. This comes after Russia reported a missile attack by Ukraine in the Kaluga region, southwest of Moscow, which was also successfully thwarted by Russian air defenses. The defense ministry stated that a missile sent by Kyiv was detected and destroyed by air defense systems over the territory of Kaluga region. It is worth noting that Moscow has been facing daily drone attacks, prompting the closure of airspace above Moscow's Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports. Additionally, several UAVs were destroyed over the sea in the area of Cape Khersones in Crimea.

The governor of Sevastopol reported that emergency services did not detect any damage to civilian infrastructure. Crimea, which was annexed by Russia in 2014, has been a frequent target of Ukraine throughout Moscow's offensive. Recently, the attacks on Crimea have intensified, with Kyiv declaring its plans to retake the region. However, it should be noted that Ukraine has also claimed victories, stating that its forces flew the country's flag in Russian-annexed Crimea during a special operation.

Ukraine also claimed to have destroyed a powerful Russian S-400 anti-aircraft system in the area, dealing a blow to Moscow's air defenses. In recent weeks, Ukraine has been targeting Russian infrastructure in Crimea with barrages of aerial drones. These incidents coincide with the Pentagon's announcement that it will begin training Ukrainian F-16 pilots in the United States, a move that has been long sought by Kyiv. The situation remains tense as both Russia and Ukraine continue to engage in military confrontations. The international community closely watches the developments in the region, as tensions escalate between the two neighboring countries.