Ukraine claims growing success in shooting down Iranian-built drones

Taisiia Kovaliova, 15, stands amongst the rubble of a playground in front of her house in Mykolaiv (Emilio Morenatti/AP)

Ukrainian authorities have tried to dampen public fears over Russia’s use of Iranian-built drones by claiming increasing success in shooting down the small aircraft.

Ukrainians are bracing for less electricity this winter following a sustained Russian barrage on infrastructure across the country in recent weeks.