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Russian Defenses Intercept Drones as U.S. Aid Paused

7/6/2025

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Russian air defenses intercepted four Ukrainian drones aimed at Moscow on Saturday, leading to brief flight disruptions at Sheremetyevo airport. Meanwhile, Russia claimed to have destroyed 94 drones overnight, while Ukraine targeted a military airfield in Voronezh. In a significant move, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused military aid to Ukraine, raising alarms about U.S. weapon stockpiles.

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Russian air defenses intercepted four Ukrainian drones aimed at Moscow on Saturday, leading to brief flight disruptions at Sheremetyevo airport. Meanwhile, Russia claimed to have destroyed 94 drones overnight, while Ukraine targeted a military airfield in Voronezh. In a significant move, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paused military aid to Ukraine, raising alarms about U.S. weapon stockpiles.