Ukrainian Forces Down 14 Russian Drones

On January 4, Ukrainian air defense forces successfully shot down 14 out of 30 attacking Shahed-type UAVs launched by Russia, with an additional 16 decoy drones lost without negative consequences. The attacks were reported to have occurred from the northeast between 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The Ukrainian Air Force confirmed a total of 107 combat engagements throughout the day, particularly in the Pokrovsk sector and the Kursk region. Concurrently, Russian forces reported the destruction of 16 Ukrainian drones in various regions, resulting in flight restrictions at St. Petersburg airport. A drone strike in the Belgorod region injured a resident and caused property damage, while other regions reported no casualties from drone activity. This exchange highlights the ongoing and escalating drone warfare between Ukraine and Russia.