Ukraine executed one of its largest drone attacks of the conflict, targeting Russian territory with hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles. The assault resulted in a significant fire at a distribution warehouse near the Russian capital, with Moscow authorities reporting at least six fatalities.
Russian defense officials claimed to have intercepted a substantial number of drones, stating that 822 were shot down. The mayor of Moscow indicated that 600 drones were directed towards the capital's region, with 201 being destroyed. This large-scale aerial operation by Ukraine comes amidst ongoing hostilities, with reports also indicating Russian strikes on a steel plant in Ukraine.
Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Assault on Russia, Hits Moscow Region Warehouse
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