Russia's Defense Ministry said today that its air defense systems shot down a Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet and 207 drones, the TASS news agency reported, BTA reports.
“Air defense systems shot down a Ukrainian Air Force F-16, eight JDAM guided bombs and seven missiles from the American HIMARS multiple launch rocket system, as well as 207 aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles“, the Russian military ministry reported.
In addition, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that its forces had captured the village of Elizavetovka in Ukraine's Donetsk region.
Reuters said it had not been able to independently confirm these claims.