An unidentified object was detected in the sky near Krestov, Pskov Oblast. The governor posted a video of its alleged neutralization.
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Observers at one of the air traffic control posts discovered an unidentified object in the sky near Krestov.
The governor posted a video of the alleged neutralisation of the target in question.
Russian Telegram channels wrote of a new drone attack and possible air defence operation.
Pskov Oblast Governor Mikhail Vedernikov claimed that an unknown aerial object was detected in the region on Aug. 31, flying over the Kresti district. He posted a video to Telegram claiming to show Russian air defense attempting 'to neutralize' the possible threat.
four Il-76 transport planes suffered damage as a consequence of the assault
four planes were destroyed
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