Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 75 drones launched by Ukraine on Monday, the Defense Ministry said.

Of these, 47 drones were taken out over the Rostov region, while another 17 drones were intercepted over the waters of the Black Sea and the Sea of ​​Azov.

The ministry also reported that separate drones were shot down over the Krasnodar, Belgorod, Voronezh and Smolensk regions.

(With input from agencies.)