Russian air defense successfully countered and disabled 25 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles on the night of August 12.
In the early hours of August 12, 2025, a significant incident unfolded in the skies over southern Russia as Russian forces reported the downing of multiple Ukrainian drones. According to the Russian Defense Ministry, a total of 22 drones were shot down over the Rostov region, and three were downed over Stavropol Krai.
The events marked a part of a broader wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting various Russian regions, particularly in Krasnodar Krai, Stavropol Krai, and Rostov Oblast. These attacks were reported to have targeted military and industrial facilities, with one defense plant in Stavropol and an oil refinery in Saratov being among the targets.
In Stavropol, electronic warfare systems were effective in suppressing the drone threats, and no casualties were reported. The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that these drones were intercepted successfully without causing any injuries.
The attacks are believed to be linked to ongoing Ukrainian drone operations against Russian military and industrial targets in the region. However, no specific information about casualties or damages was provided.
It is important to note that these claims come from official Russian defense sources and media reports summarizing the situation from August 12, 2025.
Separately, there was a report of a breakthrough by the Russian army in the line of defense of the Armed Forces of Ukraine between Konstantinovka and Dobropillya in Ukraine. The exact nature or scale of the breakthrough was not specified.
This incident was not reported by the Ministry of Defense, and no specific individual named Galina Glebova was mentioned in relation to this incident. Furthermore, the incident did not involve any specific mention of air defense systems or unmanned aerial vehicles.
On the same day, Russian air defense systems neutralized a total of 25 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles between 23:50 on August 11 and 03:40 on August 12. Between these hours, 22 Ukrainian UAVs were shot down over the Rostov region.
The events occurred over several Russian regions, but no specific social media platforms were mentioned in relation to these incidents.
The series of drone attacks against Russian regions, including Krasnodar Krai, Stavropol Krai, and Rostov Oblast, can be categorized under general news, politics, and war-and-conflicts. These attacks, linked to ongoing Ukrainian operations, targeted military and industrial facilities, with successful interception reported.
The downing of multiple Ukrainian drones over Russian territories, such as the Rostov region and Stavropol Krai, is part of a broader wave of such attacks, signifying the continuation of war-and-conflicts and potential political implications.
