Foreign Policy

EXPOSED: Russia’s Drone Attacks on Border Regions Reveal Escalating Threats to Stability

By National Security Desk | June 21, 2025

Russian air defenses reportedly downed 28 Ukrainian drones in a concentrated strike against four border regions, with Belgorod bearing the brunt — signaling increasing tension and instability that mainstream outlets underreport.

In a disturbing development exposing the rising volatility along the Russia-Ukraine frontier, Russian defense forces announced the interception of 28 Ukrainian drones overnight across four regions, with Belgorod region suffering the heaviest assault. While this news may be reported as mere military exchanges, a closer look reveals an alarming pattern of escalation threatening regional security. According to statements circulated via Russia's Defense Ministry Telegram channel, between June 20 from 10:00 PM to nearly midnight, Russian anti-missile systems destroyed 23 fixed-wing drones thought to originate from Ukraine. Additional reports confirmed five more downed drones afterward, including one that penetrated as far...

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