Russian air defenses successfully thwarted a drone attack on Moscow by Ukrainian forces, leading to a temporary closure of one of the city’s international airports. In a recent analysis, it was revealed that Russia has managed to slow down Ukraine’s counteroffensive. This attack marks the first known assault on Moscow since the failed rebellion led by mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin 11 days ago, which briefly challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin’s rule.
The Ukrainian authorities have refrained from claiming responsibility for the raid, as they typically avoid commenting on attacks within Russia’s proper territory. The Russian Defense Ministry reported that four out of five drones were intercepted by air defenses on the outskirts of Moscow, and the fifth was jammed and forced to land through electronic warfare measures. Fortunately, there were no casualties or damage reported, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
Due to the drone attack, flights at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport were temporarily restricted, with diverted flights being sent to other main airports in Moscow. However, these restrictions were lifted once the attack was repelled. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova described the attempted attack on civil infrastructure, including an airport receiving international flights, as a new act of terrorism.
Previous drone attacks in May had also startled the Russian capital, indicating Ukraine’s deepening strikes into Russia. Tuesday’s raid occurred as Ukrainian forces continued their offensive in the south and east of Ukraine, embarking on a counteroffensive against Russian occupiers.
Oleksiy Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine’s Security and Defense Council, claimed that their military was focused on destroying Russian equipment and personnel, asserting that the recent days of fighting had been particularly successful. However, he did not provide any evidence to support this claim, making it difficult to verify independently. Ukrainian forces are faced with various obstacles, including minefields, anti-tank ditches, and layered defensive lines up to 12 miles deep, as they strive to dislodge Russian occupiers.
Reports from the UK Defense Ministry suggest that Russian forces have refined their tactics to slow down Ukrainian armored counteroffensive operations in southern Ukraine. Moscow has been strategically using anti-tank mines to hinder the progress of the Ukrainian forces and exposing them to attacks from Russian drones, helicopters, and artillery. Nevertheless, the assessment acknowledges that Russia is still grappling with key weaknesses, such as stretched out units and a shortage of artillery munitions.
Despite Ukraine’s potential success in their counteroffensive, experts predict that it won’t definitively end the war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022. On the other hand, Russia has continued launching missile and drone attacks deep into Ukrainian territory. A drone strike on Monday in Sumy resulted in the death of three individuals and injured 21 others, along with substantial damage to two apartment buildings and the regional headquarters of the Security Service of Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy emphasized the need for additional air defense systems to combat future Russian raids. As the situation unfolds, it is crucial to monitor these ongoing developments.
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