Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drone strikes hit two Russian defense plants, grounding flights in Moscow, security service says
- On the night of May 7, Ukrainian drone strikes targeted key Russian defense plants in Saransk and Tula and the Kubinka airbase near Moscow, grounding flights.
- The attacks followed Ukraine's strategy to disrupt Russia's production of fiber-optic cables and multiple rocket launch systems used in the war.
- The drone strikes ignited fires at the fiber-optic cable manufacturer located in Saransk and also at the Instrument Design Bureau and SPLAV facility in Tula, while most drones were intercepted by air defense systems.
- Moscow authorities confirmed at least seven UAVs were shot down, leading to temporary airport closures and flight disruptions from 1:00 AM to 5:30 AM on May 7.
- The attacks highlight vulnerabilities in Russia's strategic industries and front-line defense, prompting heightened alerts ahead of key national dates like Victory Day.
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Ukraine war latest: Ukrainian drone strikes hit two Russian defense plants, grounding flights in Moscow, security service says
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