Ukraine launches 637 drones toward Moscow, mayor says, with Wildberries facility hit
Summary
Ukraine launched more than 600 drones toward Moscow in one of its largest attacks so far, with many drones shot down by Russian defenses. The drone strikes caused injuries, damage to homes, a shopping center, and a warehouse, and led to power outages and temporary flight restrictions in the Moscow area.Key Facts
- Ukraine sent at least 637 drones toward Moscow overnight.
- Russian air defenses shot down at least 791 Ukrainian drones, including 197 over Moscow.
- At least three people were injured in the Moscow area, including a 10-year-old girl.
- Drone strikes damaged residential areas, a shopping center, a government building, and a warehouse belonging to the Russian company Wildberries.
- Over 5,000 customers and 46 important social facilities in Moscow’s region lost power after the attacks.
- Moscow’s international airports had temporary flight restrictions because of the strikes.
- Ukraine has increased long-range drone attacks on Russian urban centers, military sites, and logistics hubs recently.
- Russian Defense Ministry reported shooting down over 11,000 Ukrainian drones in August so far, nearing the record from July.
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