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Russia says it intercepted 635 Ukrainian drones

Russia said it intercepted 635 Ukrainian drones overnight.

In the Saratov region of southwestern Russia, Governor Roman Busargin said a Ukrainian drone attack killed two people on Sunday. Busargin wrote on Telegram that the attack took place about 750 kilometres from the border with Ukraine.

“As a result of the enemy drone attack, two people were killed,” Busargin said, offering condolences to their relatives and loved ones.

Update

Russia said it intercepted 635 Ukrainian drones overnight.

Source note: AFP news report published on 2 August 2026 at 04:47:50 UTC.

Uncertainty notes

The supplied item does not specify where Russia said the 635 drones were intercepted or whether all were connected to the Saratov strike.

Source

AFP news report published on .

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