Russian authorities have accused Ukraine of launching a drone attack on Moscow, resulting in one of the drones falling near the Defence Ministry’s main headquarters. Additionally, the Russian military has carried out strikes on port infrastructure in southern Ukraine. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that there were no casualties from the drone strikes in Moscow. Ukrainian authorities have not claimed responsibility for the attack at this time.
One of the drones fell on the Komsomolsky highway in Moscow, causing damage to nearby buildings and shattering shop windows. It is unclear if the drone was targeting the Defence Ministry’s headquarters or if it had a different target in central Moscow. Another drone hit an office building in southern Moscow, causing significant damage to several upper floors.
The Russian military has reported an increased number of drone attacks, with the previous attack occurring on July 4. Russian air defenses were successful in downing several of the drones in the previous attack. As a result of the attacks, flights at Moscow’s Vnukovo airport were temporarily restricted.
In a separate incident, a Ukrainian drone struck an ammunition depot in Russian-annexed Crimea, leading to the halt of traffic on a major highway. The authorities in Crimea ordered the evacuation of several villages surrounding the depot.
Ukraine’s digital transformation minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, suggests that Russia’s electronic warfare capabilities are becoming less effective in defending against drone attacks. Ukrainian news outlet Ukrainska Pravda has reported that the drone attack on Moscow was a special operation conducted by Ukrainian military intelligence.
In southern Ukraine, Russian forces targeted port infrastructure along the Danube River, causing damage to a grain hangar and other cargo storage facilities. Ukraine’s military successfully downed three of the attacking drones. These strikes are seen as retaliation for Ukraine’s previous attack on the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia with Crimea.
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has resulted in the destruction of critical infrastructure and numerous casualties. The targeting of cultural heritage sites, such as Odesa’s Transfiguration Cathedral, has drawn condemnation from UNESCO. The Russian military denies targeting the cathedral and claims it was likely struck by a Ukrainian air defense missile.
Overall, there have been 10 reported injuries from Russian attacks on Ukraine in the past 24 hours. The conflict shows no signs of abating, with both sides continuing to carry out strikes and employ various tactics.
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