Russia reports downing 660 Ukrainian drones, denies seeking Belarus war aid
Summary
Russia said it shot down 660 drones launched by Ukraine in the biggest strike so far. Ukraine’s drone attacks have damaged Russian energy sites and caused fuel shortages, raising concerns that Russia might ask Belarus to join the war. Belarus denies plans to enter the conflict and says it wants peace.Key Facts
- Russia’s Ministry of Defence reported downing 660 Ukrainian drones overnight.
- The drone attacks hit 13 Russian regions including Moscow and Crimea.
- A house was damaged and a woman injured in the Tula region due to the attacks.
- An industrial plant important for Russian explosives production in Novomoskovsk was damaged.
- Ukraine targets energy infrastructure to disrupt Russia’s war funding and supply lines.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy accused Russia of pushing Belarus to help in the war.
- Belarus denies plans to join the conflict and says it wants to keep peace.
- Belarusian President Lukashenko warned Ukraine not to try to drag Belarus into the war.
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