Ukraine unleashed its most extensive drone assault on Moscow since the conflict began in 2022, resulting in one injury and forcing three major airports to reroute flights.
This attack coincided with Russia’s unprecedented launch of 145 drones against Ukraine.
Moscow’s regional governor, Andrei Vorobyov, described the incident as a “massive attack,” NBC News reports.
The assault caused fires in two homes in Stanovoye, 15 miles southeast of Moscow, after drones crashed. A 52-year-old woman suffered severe injuries from shrapnel and was hospitalized with burns to her face, neck, and hands, and is now in intensive care.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense reported that it successfully intercepted and destroyed 34 drones over Moscow, following the latest wave of attacks on the capital.
This incident led to the temporary shutdown of Moscow’s three major airports, including Sheremetyevo International Airport, Russia’s busiest airport. However, operations have since resumed.
This attack marks Ukraine’s largest assault on Moscow to date, and it’s not the first time the city has been targeted. The timing is significant, as UK Defense Chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin told BBC on Sunday that Russia experienced its highest casualty rate since the conflict began over two and a half years ago.
Radakin said Russia’s forces suffered an average of about 1,500 dead and injured “every single day” in October, bringing its total losses to 700,000.
Ukrainian President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy revealed on Sunday that Russia launched an unprecedented 145 Shahed drones and other strike drones against Ukraine on Saturday night.
These Iranian-made drones have proven to be a cost-effective yet potent weapon in Russia’s arsenal. The scope of Russia’s assault is staggering, with Zelenskyy reporting over 800 guided aerial bombs, approximately 600 strike drones, and nearly 20 missiles deployed this week alone.
The latest attack targeted Ukraine’s southern region of Odesa, resulting in at least two injuries and damage to buildings.
