Russia shoots down two Georgian drones

Russian forces have shot down two Georgian spy drones over the South Ossetian capital Tskhinvali, the Russian Defence Ministry said. One drone was downed last night and another was shot down earlier on today, a ministry spokesman said. "Despite the...

Russian forces have shot down two Georgian spy drones over the South Ossetian capital Tskhinvali, the Russian Defence Ministry said.

One drone was downed last night and another was shot down earlier on today, a ministry spokesman said.

"Despite the assurances from the Georgian side that they have ended all military activities, Russian troops shot down a second Georgian drone over Tskhinvali earlier today," the spokesman said.

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