Defense News ,Ukrain & Russia War :- On Saturday, Moscow officials confirmed the downing of 32 Ukrainian drones over Russia, marking a turbulent aftermath to an intense 18-hour aerial assault on Ukraine that claimed the lives of at least 39 civilians.
The drones were observed traversing the skies above Moscow, Bryansk, Oryol, and Kursk regions, as stated by the country defense ministry. The official report highlighted that all these drones were successfully neutralized by air defenses.
In addition to the drone incidents, cross-border shelling resulted in casualties on the Russian side. One man lost his life, and four others sustained injuries when a missile struck a private residence in Russia Belgorod region late Friday evening, according to regional head Vyacheslav Gladkov social media post. Another tragic incident occurred in Russia Bryansk region, where a 9-year-old lost their life, as reported by local governor Aleksandr Bogomaz.
Cities in western Russia have been facing persistent drone attacks since May, with Russian authorities pointing fingers at Kyiv for these occurrences. While Ukrainian officials consistently deny responsibility for any assaults on Russian soil or the Crimean peninsula, historical patterns indicate that major aerial strikes on Russia often follow substantial attacks on Ukrainian cities.
The conflict escalated further on Saturday, with Russian drone strikes continuing in Ukraine. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces confirmed the downing of 10 Iranian-made Shahed drones across the Kherson, Khmelnytskyi, and Mykolaiv regions. The previous day witnessed a significant escalation, as Moscow forces launched 122 missiles and numerous drones across Ukraine. Described as the most substantial aerial barrage of the war, this onslaught resulted in 39 casualties, at least 160 injuries, and an unspecified number of individuals trapped under rubble. The assault inflicted damage on critical infrastructure, including a maternity hospital, residential buildings, and schools.
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