Russia and Ukraine claimed to have downed each other's drones, according to separate briefings of the two countries on Thursday.
Russia's Ministry of Defense said on Thursday that its troops took control of three settlements in Ukraine -- Popov Yar in Donetsk region, Kamianske in Zaporizhzhia region, and Degtyarne in Kharkiv region.
The ministry said from 23:30 on Wednesday to 7:00 on Thursday local time, the Russian air defense system shot down 122 Ukrainian drones across various locations.
Also on Thursday, the Ukrainian Air Force said that since 20:30 on Wednesday local time, the Russian army had launched 64 drones into Ukraine, and as of 8:30 on Thursday local time, the Ukrainian army had shot down 36 drones.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a battlefield update the same day, saying that 160 battles took place in the frontline area over the past day.
It said that the Ukrainian Air Force, missile forces and artillery struck 12 areas where Russian personnel, weapons and military equipment were concentrated.
Russia, Ukraine claim shooting down each other's drones
Protesters filled Mexico City's Paseo de la Reforma on Saturday, rallying in solidarity with Venezuela and denouncing U.S. influence in Latin America.
The United States launched a large-scale military operation against Venezuela in the early hours of Jan 3, taking by force Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores.
Holding numerous flags and banners while chanting slogans intermittently, a huge crowd of protesters criticized U.S. military actions against Venezuela and the unlawful control over President Maduro and his spouse, calling for respect for national sovereignty and regional peace.
"We oppose the U.S. intervention and hegemony towards the countries in Latin America. The United States has flagrantly trampled on international law, bombed Caracas and kidnapped the Maduro couple. The U.S. interventionism has become extremely blatant. We must firmly oppose and be highly vigilant, because this is not only related to a certain country, but also to all countries," said a protester.
"We demand that the United States stop interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs. The country must immediately cease its exploitation and plundering of the countries in Latin America," said another protester.
Protest erupts in Mexico City over US military operation in Venezuela
