Moscow Under Attack
Moscow has come under one of the largest attacks by Ukrainian drones since the start of the conflict in 2022, with Russian authorities reporting that they destroyed all drones headed towards the capital.
Drones Destroyed
The drone attacks come as Ukrainian forces continue to push into Russia’s western Kursk region. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that this was “one of the biggest attempts of all time to attack Moscow using drones” and that strong defenses around the capital made it possible to shoot down all the drones before they hit their intended targets. Russia downed 45 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 11 over the Moscow region.
Background
While Ukraine has been bogged down in a land conflict in eastern Ukraine, Kyiv has also been attacking Russia with drones. Ukraine has targeted oil refineries and airfields in an attempt to weaken Russia’s fighting potential, and has targeted the capital several times.
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Campaign Update
The Institute for the Study of War, a think tank based in Washington, said in its daily report late Tuesday that the Ukrainians had made additional advances in their incursion in Kursk, now in its third week. The Russian state news agency Tass reported that 31 people had died since Ukraine’s attack on Russia began on August 6, citing an unnamed source in the medical service — figures which are impossible to verify. It said 143 people had suffered injuries, of whom 79 were hospitalized, including four children.
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Ukraine’s Military Advances
Ukraine’s attacks on three bridges over the Seym River in Kursk could potentially trap Russian forces between the river, the Ukrainian advance, and the Ukrainian border. Ukrainian forces appear to be striking Russian pontoon bridges and pontoon engineering equipment over the Seym in an area west of the Ukrainian advance point, a Washington think tank said.
Conclusion
The Russian authorities’ efforts to destroy Ukrainian drones have been successful, but the fighting continues to escalate. It remains to be seen how long Ukraine will be able to hold the territory it has seized in Kursk.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current situation in Ukraine-Russia conflict?
The conflict has been ongoing since 2022, with frequent attacks and counter-attacks between the two countries.
How many drones has Russia destroyed?
Russia has destroyed 45 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 11 over the Moscow region.
What are Ukraine’s military advances?
Ukraine’s attacks on three bridges over the Seym River in Kursk could potentially trap Russian forces between the river, the Ukrainian advance, and the Ukrainian border.