Ukraine carried out a significant drone attack on Russia, targeting multiple regions including near Moscow, resulting in the destruction of 144 drones over Russian territory. The attacks disrupted air traffic at several major airports and triggered air defense systems across the country. In the Moscow region, 20 drones were destroyed, with one incident resulting in the death of a 46-year-old woman in the town of Ramenskoye.
Governor Andrei Vorobyov of the Moscow region confirmed the death of the woman and the hospitalization of three others following the drone attack. Extensive damage was seen on multiple floors of an apartment block in Ramenskoye, where the fatal incident occurred. Firefighters worked to extinguish a blaze caused by the drone strike as residents waited to be allowed back into the building.
The drone attack also caused significant disruptions at several airports serving Moscow, with flights being canceled or delayed at Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports. The airport in Kazan, located over 700 kilometers east of Moscow, also temporarily suspended services as a result of the attack. In the Bryansk region bordering Ukraine, Governor Alexander Bogomaz described the incident as a “mass terrorist attack,” although there were no reported casualties or damage in that area.
This drone attack marks one of the largest assaults carried out by Ukraine on Russia since the full-scale invasion began. The scale of the attacks, with 144 drones being destroyed, demonstrates the advanced capabilities of the Ukrainian forces in implementing drone technology against Russian targets. The incident in Ramenskoye, which resulted in a civilian casualty, highlights the deadly impact of such attacks on innocent lives caught in the crossfire of the conflict.
The destruction of multiple drones and the disruption of air traffic at key airports in Moscow indicate the severity of the attack and the potential vulnerabilities faced by Russian defense systems. The fact that the attacks were able to penetrate Russian airspace and strike near the capital suggests a level of sophistication and coordination on the part of the Ukrainian forces. The incident has raised concerns about the escalation of violence in the region and the potential for further civilian casualties as the conflict continues.
Russian authorities have condemned the drone attacks as acts of terrorism, with Governor Bogomaz describing the incident in the Bryansk region as a deliberate act of aggression by the enemy. The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia has escalated to new levels of intensity with the use of advanced drone technology, posing challenges for both military and civilian populations in the affected areas. The international community continues to monitor the situation closely as tensions between the two countries remain high amid the ongoing conflict.
