Russia said on Thursday that its forces had foiled a Ukrainian attack on its territory using 113 drones.

In a statement, the Russian defence ministry said its forces had thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to carry out a ‘terrorist attack’ on sites on Russian territory using drones.

Russian air defence systems destroyed 113 drones involved in the attack last night.

There was no immediate comment from the Ukrainian side on the Russian ministry’s statement.

Russia has been waging a military offensive against neighbouring Ukraine since 24 February, demanding that Kiev ‘renounce’ joining Western military units, which Kiev sees as ‘interference’ in its affairs.