Summary
Ukraine launched 221 drones aimed at Russia in a significant aerial assault. Russia reported that they intercepted most of these drones, especially in regions close to Moscow. There were no casualties reported in Russia, but a separate Russian attack on Ukraine killed two civilians.
Key Facts
- Ukraine launched 221 drones at Russia, marking one of the largest attacks since May.
- Over half of the drones were intercepted in the Bryansk and Smolensk regions.
- In the Leningrad region, 28 drones were downed, and a fire occurred on a vessel, which was extinguished without injuries.
- Russian officials noted drones were intercepted in at least nine regions, including around Moscow.
- A drone hitting a bus in Bryansk injured seven people.
- Russian authorities described this attack as one of the largest in recent months.
- Ukraine alleges Russia used 818 drones in attacks on its territory in recent weeks.
- The attacks occurred just before a joint military exercise by Russia and Belarus.
