Russia claims downing 5,031 Ukrainian drones in a week, cites Flamingo missiles

The Russian Ministry of Defense reports its air defense systems destroyed 5,031 Ukrainian drones and four Flamingo cruise missiles over the past week, a continuation of high-intensity attritional warfare. The claim is unverified and likely inflated for propaganda purposes, but it signals sustained Ukrainian long-range strike pressure on Russian rear areas. This matters as it reflects the ongoing drone war's scale and potential impact on Russian logistics and air defense resource expenditure.