Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds more prisoners on Saturday, the Russian defense ministry said, as part of a major swap that was a moment of cooperation in otherwise failed efforts to reach a cease

Russia said on Wednesday its air defences shot down more than 370 Ukrainian drones, including some approaching Moscow, and the capital's airports were briefly shut down to ensure the safety of flights.

Ukraine pioneered the use of small drones on the battlefield. But in Russia’s Kursk region, Moscow’s fiber-optic cables helped turn the tide.