Kyiv/Moscow, April 13 (QNA) – Russia and Ukraine exchanged claims on Monday of downing drones, as the conflict between the two countries continues.

The Ukrainian Air Force reported that Russia launched 98 drones, adding that its air defense units shot down 87 of them.

In response, Russian forces stated that Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 33 Ukrainian drones overnight over several Russian regions.

Since February 24, 2022, Russia and Ukraine have been exchanging almost daily reports claiming advances or the repelling of attacks by the other side, without independent verification of these claims due to the ongoing fighting. (QNA)