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Russian Shahed Drones Shot Down Over Gomel, Belarus; Fighter Jet Scrambled

Sep 4, 2024, 11:15 PM

At least four Russian Shahed-type kamikaze drones entered Belarusian airspace during a Russian attack on Ukraine last night. Reports indicate that these drones were shot down over the Gomel region in southern Belarus, approximately 30 kilometers from the Belarus-Ukraine border. The incident has led to explosions in the area, and it is unclear who shot the drones down. Belarusian forces are believed to be involved in the attempts to down the drones, with a fighter jet scrambled. This development highlights Belarus as one of the countries affected by Russia's deployment of Shahed drones, alongside Poland, Moldova, and Romania, according to Belarusian Hajun.