Russia reports one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks on its soil and annexed Crimea
Summary
Russian defense forces said they stopped 660 Ukrainian drones during a large nighttime attack on several Russian regions and the Crimea peninsula. The attack followed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s plan to increase pressure on Russia to end the war after peace efforts failed. Both sides reported damage and casualties from ongoing fighting.Key Facts
- Russia intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones targeting 12 Russian regions and Crimea.
- This was one of the biggest drone attacks on Russian soil since the war began over four years ago.
- Ukrainian drones have been attacking fuel and energy sites inside Russia to disrupt supplies.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ordered a 40-day campaign to push Russia to end the war.
- A chemical plant and a hydroelectric plant in Novomoskovsk, Russia, were reportedly hit and caught fire.
- A woman was injured, and a private home was damaged near Moscow in the Tula region.
- Moscow authorities downed 47 Ukrainian drones, with no reported casualties or damage.
- Ukrainian forces stopped most Russian drones and missiles, but some missiles struck targets in Ukraine, causing injuries and deaths.
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