Russia’s air defence units destroy 54 Ukrainian drones, TASS reports

Russia’s air defence units destroyed 54 drones that Ukraine launched overnight targeting five Russian regions, Russia’s TASS state news agency reported on Wednesday, citing Russia’s defence ministry.

Half of the drones were destroyed over the border Kursk region, while the rest were downed over the Bryansk, Smolensk, Oryol and Belgorod regions, TASS reported, citing a report from the ministry.

Schools suspended in parts of Russia’s Tver region, local officials say

TASS did not mention the Tver region, where officials said Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire and forced partial evacuation of the Toropets town.