Russian air defenses in North Ossetia-Alania claimed to have shot down three Ukrainian drones targeting an airbase in Mozdok. The regional head reported minor damage and no casualties, leading to the cancellation of public events as a precaution.
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Russian Defense Ministry claimed air defenses downed a Ukrainian drone.
Sergey Menyaylo claimed three drones were shot down in Mozdok with minor damage and no casualties.
The target was reportedly the Russian airbase in Mozdok.
Ukrainian authorities had not commented on the attack.
The Kyiv Independent could not immediately verify the reports.
Ukrainian drones attacked a strategic airbase in Northern Ossetia.
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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:26:50.274Z
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