A series of Ukrainian drone strikes hit the Moscow region on Tuesday, killing one person, destroying dozens of homes, and forcing around 50 flights to be redirected from the Russian capital. The attack, which targeted a residential building near Moscow, marked the largest drone strike carried out by Kyiv since the war began.
Ukraine on Tuesday hit the Moscow region with a series of drone strikes that killed one woman, destroyed dozens of homes, and forced around 50 flights to be rerouted from the Russian capital, Reuters reported. The attack targeted a residential building near Moscow, marking the largest drone strike carried out by Kyiv since the war began more than two and a half years ago.
Russia claimed to have destroyed at least 20 Ukrainian drones over the Moscow region along with another 124 across eight other regions. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov condemned the attacks on the Russian capital, which has a population of around 21 million, as "nighttime strikes on residential neighborhoods" that were not legitimate military targets.
Ukraine Launches Drone Strikes on Moscow, Striking Residential Building and Forcing Flight Rerouting
Kyiv has not yet commented on the overnight strike but has reportedly said that Russia launched around 46 drones, with 38 of them destroyed by Ukrainian defenses. The attack comes as intense fighting continues in eastern Ukraine, with Russia concentrating its efforts on capturing the key city of Bakhmut.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that he will travel to Ukraine along with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to meet with their Ukrainian counterparts and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy later this week. Blinken expressed concern about Russia's ongoing aggression, particularly targeting Ukraine's energy infrastructure, and emphasized the U.S. and NATO's commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense efforts.
Ukraine Launches Drone Strikes on Moscow, Striking Residential Building and Forcing Flight Rerouting
The Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure have left many Ukrainians without electricity for months, raising concerns about the upcoming winter. Energy officials have warned that Ukrainians may have access to electricity for as little as six hours a day due to the damage caused to the grid.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal outlined measures taken to protect the country's energy industry, including allocating funds for energy facility protection and receiving assistance from foreign allies.
Ukraine Launches Drone Strikes on Moscow, Striking Residential Building and Forcing Flight Rerouting
Additional support for Ukraine was announced by Romania and Latvia, which confirmed incursions by Russian drones into NATO airspace. The incursions highlight the ongoing tension between Russia and NATO members.
The drone strike on Moscow and the continued fighting in Ukraine underscore the ongoing conflict and the challenges faced by both sides. The upcoming meeting between Blinken, Lammy, and Ukrainian officials will likely focus on addressing these challenges and finding ways to support Ukraine's defense efforts.
Ukraine Launches Drone Strikes on Moscow, Striking Residential Building and Forcing Flight Rerouting
