Russia Claims Downing of 1,297 Ukrainian Drones and Five Cruise Missiles in Past 24 Hours

The Russian Defense Ministry stated that its air defense systems shot down 1,297 Ukrainian drones and five cruise missiles, including one SCALP and four Neptune missiles, over the past 24 hours across various regions and the Black Sea. The ministry also reported that Russian forces struck Ukrainian energy and transport infrastructure, drone storage sites, and temporary deployment points for Ukrainian armed formations.