433 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight into 31 October over 19 regions, and 60 more between 08:00 and 20:00 Moscow time.

Open Claimed by Ministry of Defence of Russia on 31 October 2026.

Next check: 7 November 2026.

The statement

Russia's defence ministry said 433 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were intercepted overnight over 19 regions, from Belgorod and Bryansk to Tatarstan and Bashkortostan, Interfax and Profile reported, and that 60 more were intercepted between 08:00 and 20:00 Moscow time on 31 October over Belgorod, Vladimir, Kaluga and Kursk regions, the Moscow region and Bashkortostan, Mail News reported.

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1. Origin of the claim Interfax News agency · Government of Russia origin: Russian defence ministry statement, 31 Oct · published 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC
2. Origin of the claim Profile Media · Unaffiliated origin: Russian defence ministry statement, 31 Oct · published 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC
3. Origin of the claim Mail News Media · Unclassed origin: Russian defence ministry statement for 08:00 to 20:00 Moscow time, 31 Oct · published 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC

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