Title: Drone attacks in Ukraine: Russia thwarts 20 attacks and the capital Moscow is not spared
Introduction: Tensions between Russia and Ukraine remain high and drone attacks continue to fuel conflicts. In the past 24 hours, Russia has managed to thwart at least 20 drone attacks from Ukraine, including on the capital Moscow. The Russian authorities managed to neutralize these drones, thus avoiding possible damage or injuries.
Targeted attacks across Russian territory
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, eleven drones were destroyed over the Moscow, Tula, Kaluga and Bryansk regions overnight from Saturday to Sunday. The next day, nine other drones were also neutralized in the same regions. Sergey Sobyanin, mayor of Moscow, confirmed that no injuries or damage were reported following these attacks.
However, a more delicate situation was reported in Russia’s Tula region, where one of the drones crashed into an apartment building, causing damage to windows and causing a minor injury to a resident. In the Russian-backed self-proclaimed Donetsk Republic, an attack damaged the power system, leaving parts of the region without electricity overnight.
The Russian response
To ward off these attacks, Russia has also deployed its air defenses. On Sunday morning, two S-200 anti-aircraft missiles were destroyed in the air over the Sea of Azov. This rapid response demonstrates Russia’s determination to protect its territory and interests.
The largest drone attack on kyiv
The attacks come after the largest drone attack ever recorded on the Ukrainian capital, kyiv. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, 71 Shahed drones were intercepted in six regions of the country, with the majority of them concentrated in the Kyiv region. This record attack resulted in a brief power outage to 77 residential buildings and 120 downtown establishments.
Fears of a repeat of last winter’s attacks
As winter approaches and temperatures drop, Ukraine fears a repeat of last winter’s events, when Russia carried out a sustained campaign of attacks on its energy infrastructure. The vulnerability of energy supply therefore remains a major concern for the country.
Conclusion: Drone attacks between Russia and Ukraine continue to sow fear and destruction. Russian authorities managed to thwart 20 drone attacks in a single day, including on the capital Moscow, avoiding material damage and injuries. Tension remains palpable and it is crucial to find a diplomatic solution to end this conflict which endangers the security and well-being of the region.