Ukraine Drone Attacks Target Moscow And Its Black Sea Patrols, Claims Russia

In a recent development, Russia reported successfully intercepting Ukrainian drones targeting ships in the Black Sea and Moscow’s capital city. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that air defense systems took down two Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the Moscow region. At the same time, another drone was neutralized through electronic warfare, crashing uncontrollably in Moscow City’s primary commercial district.

The attacks in Moscow City have caused significant concern among residents, as a second office block was hit in just a few days, leaving windows shattered and documents scattered on the pavement. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that the same tower was struck in both incidents, further highlighting the unpredictability of the situation.

The drone attacks also impacted Moscow’s Vnukovo international airport, leading to temporary closures and causing disruptions to air traffic in the area. However, the airport later resumed normal operations. These recent incidents mark a shift in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Moscow and its surrounding areas, located approximately 500 kilometers from the Ukrainian border, had seen rare targeting during the conflict. However, this year has witnessed a surge in regional drone attacks.

Apart from the attacks in Moscow, the Russian Defense Ministry successfully thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack aimed at patrol boats in the Black Sea. The Ukrainian armed forces attempted to launch an attack using three drones against the Russian fleet’s patrol boats but were unsuccessful.

Meanwhile, tensions escalated further as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih faced a missile strike on a residential building, resulting in six deaths and dozens wounded. Zelensky had earlier expressed concerns about the conflict reaching Russia’s borders without specifying a particular attack.

In response to the strikes on Moscow, the Kremlin characterized them as an “act of desperation” by Ukraine, attributing them to setbacks faced on the battlefield.

Ukraine had initiated a counteroffensive in June, but the progress has been slow due to formidable resistance from Russian forces on the frontline. The escalating drone attacks and missile strikes have intensified the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, raising global concerns about the potential for further escalation in the region.

Reference: Reuter, Aljazeera, The Moscow Times

Ukraine Drone Attacks Target Moscow And Its Black Sea Patrols, Claims Russia appeared first on Marine Insight – The Maritime Industry Guide

Source: Maritime Shipping News