Title: Russian Defence Ministry Blames Ukraine for Attack on Moscow Tower
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In a recent development, the Russian defence ministry has accused Ukraine of being behind an attack on a tower in Moscow for the second time. According to mayor Sergei Sobyanin, Russian air defences successfully intercepted multiple drones in the Moscow region, with one of them striking a tower that had previously been targeted.
Mayor Sobyanin revealed that the 21st floor of the building had suffered damage, with around 150 square meters of glazing shattered. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported in connection with the incident. The Russian defence ministry stated that two drones were destroyed by their air defence systems in the Odintsovo and Narofominsk districts near Moscow. A third drone was jammed and subsequently crashed in the capital. The ministry’s report, cited by the Russian news agency Tass, blamed Kyiv for the attacks.
These strikes occurred just two days after Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy ominously stated that the war was approaching Russia. It is important to note that Ukraine has not officially acknowledged any responsibility for these attacks.
In the previous attack on Sunday, Russia reported that its air defences had already downed one drone in Odintsovo, located in the outskirts of Moscow, while two others were successfully jammed and crashed in the Moscow City business district.
Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Moscow and its surrounding areas, situated over 500km away from the Ukrainian border, have been the target of multiple drone attacks throughout this year. The repeated targeting of the Russian capital suggests a deliberate escalation in tensions between the two nations.
This incident highlights the ever-increasing animosity and volatile situation between Russia and Ukraine. Both countries find themselves locked in a protracted conflict, with no end in sight. The strained relations and territorial disputes have fueled fears of further military engagements and destabilization in the region.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains essential for international stakeholders to intervene diplomatically and urge restraint on both sides. The repercussions of an all-out armed confrontation would be disastrous not only for Russia and Ukraine but for the entire global community.