Russian Air Defences Down Over 100 Ukrainian Drones

Russia’s Ministry of Defence reported that it had shot down 125 Ukrainian drones overnight across seven regions, sparking a wildfire and setting an apartment block alight in one of the largest barrages seen over Russian skies since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

Russia’s Ministry of Defence reported that it had shot down 125 drones overnight across seven regions. The southwestern region of Volgograd came under particularly heavy fire, with 67 Ukrainian drones reportedly downed by Russian air defences.

Seventeen drones were also seen over Russia’s Voronezh region, where falling debris damaged an apartment block and a private home, said Gov. Aleksandr Gusev. Images on social media showed flames rising from the windows of the top floor of a high-rise building. No casualties were reported.

A further 18 drones were reported over Russia’s Rostov region, where falling debris sparked a wildfire, said Gov. Vasily Golubev.

Russian Ground Assault Warnings

Elsewhere, 16 civilians were injured in an overnight barrage on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia after Ukrainian military leaders warned that Moscow could be preparing for a new military offensive in the country’s south.

The city was targeted by Russian guide bombs in 10 separate attacks that damaged a high-rise building and several residential homes, regional Gov. Ivan Fedorov wrote on his official Telegram channel. More people could still be trapped beneath the rubble, he said.

Ukrainian President’s Warning

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said that the Zaporizhzhia attack had damaged the city’s transport links. “Today, Russia struck Zaporizhzhia with aerial bombs. Ordinary residential buildings were damaged and the entrance of one building was destroyed. The city’s infrastructure and railway were also damaged,” Zelenskyy said in a post on X.

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Conclusion

The recent drone attacks on Russia’s airspace are a significant escalation of tensions between Ukraine and Russia. The Ukrainian military has warned of potential Russian ground assaults, and the international community is closely monitoring the situation.

FAQs

* What is the current situation in Ukraine?
– The situation in Ukraine is volatile, with ongoing fighting between Ukrainian forces and Russian-backed separatists.
* What is the role of drones in the conflict?
– Drones are being used by both sides in the conflict, with Ukraine using them for reconnaissance and Russia using them for attacks.
* What is the impact of the conflict on civilians?
– The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian suffering, with many civilians displaced and injured.

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