Russia’s air defences reportedly destroyed drones over nine regions, including 11 over Smolensk, which sits on the border with Belarus. Nearly half were hit over Kursk, where Ukrainian troops have occupied several villages for months following an incursion.

A series of drone strikes have hit parts of Russia, with oil refineries and power infrastructure targeted in the west of the country, according to regional officials

Russian media outlets reported on Wednesday that a massive Ukrainian drone attack targeted multiple Russian oil and power facilities.