Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Attack on Russia, 296 Shot Down
- On the night of May 28, Ukrainian forces launched a massive drone attack on multiple Russian regions, destroying 296 UAVs across Moscow, Kursk, and Orel.
- This attack follows a recent three-day barrage in which Ukraine launched over 900 drones towards Russia, amid ongoing mutual strikes since early 2022.
- Russian air defenses intercepted drones in widely separated areas, including 59 drones over Bryansk and 11 over Smolensk, with some strikes causing property damage but no reported casualties.
- Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated defense units repelled 27 drones headed for the capital and teams examined drone fragments without reporting casualties or damage.
- These drone attacks highlight challenges for traditional Russian air defenses, exposing vulnerabilities against low-flying drones and increasing operational strain in ongoing hostilities.
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The Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation Stated that 296 Ukrainian Drones Had Been Shot Down Overnight by Air Defence Forces
On the night of 28 May, Russian air defence forces intercepted and destroyed 296 Ukrainian drones attacking the regions of Russia and informed the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation. According to the agency, so many drones were destroyed from 21:00 on 27 May to 07:00 on 28 May.
Ukraine Launches a Large-Scale Attack on Russia, Disrupting Air Traffic in Moscow.
The Russian Defense Ministry announced on Wednesday that it had intercepted and destroyed approximately 150 Ukrainian drones overnight, in the largest attack of its kind targeting various regions of Russia, including the capital, Moscow, disrupting civil aviation.
Russia's Drone Defense: A Night of Intense Strikes
Russia's Drone Defense: A Night of Intense Strikes In a recent escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia's defense ministry announced that its air defense systems successfully downed 296 Ukrainian drones overnight across 13 of its regions, including Moscow.The announcement comes amid a climate of international political discord over peace efforts, stressing the urgent need for diplomacy as both sides continue to deepen their military engagement…
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