Title: Drone Attacks Target Moscow Skyscrapers, Escalating Russia-Ukraine Tensions
Subtitle: Moscow-City complex hit repeatedly, Ukrainian government denies responsibility but justifies actions
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In a series of escalating attacks, the glamorous Moscow-City complex, located in the Russian capital, has become the repeated target of drone strikes. The complex, home to corporate offices, government ministries, a shopping mall, and even luxurious apartments owned by prominent figures, has recently suffered multiple attacks blamed by the Kremlin on Ukraine.
The Moscow-City complex, known for its towering skyscrapers and modern architecture, has witnessed an increase in drone attacks in recent days. Early Tuesday, a 42-story tower within the IQ-quarter complex was struck for the second time in just three days.
While the Ukrainian government has not officially claimed responsibility for the attacks, senior officials have suggested that Russia must face the consequences of its actions in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Mykhailo Podolyak, an advisor to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, posted on Twitter, “Everything that will happen in Russia is an objective historical process…More unidentified drones, more collapse, more civil conflicts, more war.”
President Zelensky himself reinforced this sentiment, stating over the weekend that “the war is returning to the territory of Russia.” The Ukrainian government seems determined to make the impact of the war felt within the Russian capital.
The IQ-quarter tower houses various government ministry offices, which were damaged during the recent attacks. Ministry employees were asked to stay home on Tuesday, and IT giant Yandex advised its employees to avoid working at the office during specific hours. People working in the IQ-quarter tower and nearby buildings have expressed a sense of unease following the repeated strikes.
Moreover, the Moscow-City complex is home to apartments owned by notable figures. Relatives of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, Russian politicians, and even renowned Italian architect Lanfranco Cirillo own properties within the complex.
Russian authorities have labeled the recent attack as a “terrorist attack,” likening it to the 9/11 attacks in the United States. However, Ukraine argues that the attacks are a natural response to Russia’s aggression in Ukraine, emphasizing the civilian nature of the affected buildings.
As tensions continue to escalate between Russia and Ukraine, Russia has faced a sudden surge in arson attacks on military enlistment offices across the country. Multiple attempts to set fire to military offices have been recorded in various cities, further intensifying the conflict.
Meanwhile, Russia’s Ministry of Defense announced that it had thwarted attempts by Ukrainian sea drones to attack two Russian warships near occupied Crimea in the Black Sea. The Defense Ministry reported successfully destroying all three enemy drones with fire from Russian ships.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict shows no signs of abating, with both sides engaged in a war of words and increasingly aggressive actions. The drone attacks on the Moscow-City complex mark a significant escalation, symbolizing the growing intensity of the conflict and raising concerns about the potential collateral damage that may result.
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