Title: Multiple Ukrainian Drone Attacks Target Moscow, Raising Concerns over Russia’s Vulnerability
Subtitle: Russian Authorities Announce Fourth Attempted Strike on the Capital in One Month
Moscow, Russia – In the early hours of Sunday, Russian authorities reported that three Ukrainian drones launched an attack on Moscow, injuring one person and prompting a temporary closure of one of the city’s airports. This marks the fourth attempted strike on the Russian capital this month and the third within the last week, fueling concerns about Moscow’s vulnerability to attacks as the conflict with Ukraine continues into its 18th month.
The Russian Defence Ministry labeled the incident as an “attempted terrorist attack by the Kyiv regime” and confirmed that three drones targeted the city. One of the drones was successfully shot down by air defense systems in the surrounding Moscow region, while the other two were jammed and ultimately crashed into the Moscow City business district.
Sources from the scene have revealed that photos indicate damage to the facade of a skyscraper on one floor. Moscow Mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, stated that the attack only “insignificantly damaged” two buildings in the Moscow City district. Reports also suggest that a security guard sustained injuries during the incident.
Following the attack, Vnukovo airport, located on the southern outskirts of Moscow, suspended all flights for approximately one hour. Additionally, the airspace over Moscow and its surrounding regions was temporarily closed to all aircraft. However, these restrictions have since been lifted. Moscow authorities have also closed a street near the crash site in the Moscow City area.
As of now, Ukrainian officials have not commented on the incident, suggesting that they rarely, if ever, claim responsibility for attacks on Russian soil.
In related news, the Russian Defense Ministry reported shooting down a Ukrainian drone outside Moscow on Friday. On Monday, two additional drones struck the Russian capital, with one falling near the Defense Ministry’s headquarters and the other hitting an office building, resulting in damage to several upper floors. A similar attack occurred on July 4, during which four drones were downed, and another was jammed and forced down.
Furthermore, on Friday, Russia conducted a strike on the town of Dnipro in east-central Ukraine, injuring at least nine individuals and damaging an apartment block and a security services building. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the strike and pledged to hold Russia accountable.
Separately, Russia alleged that Ukrainian strikes had occurred on its territory, with the Defence Ministry reporting the shooting down of a Ukrainian missile in Taganrog, injuring 20 individuals. However, the Ukrainian Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council blamed Russian air defense systems for the explosion.
Amidst these developments, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked Ukrainian Statehood Day by reaffirming Ukrainian sovereignty and vowing to ensure victory for his nation. He also visited special forces positions near the front line in the Bakhmut region of eastern Ukraine.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated that the US believes Russia is attempting to procure arms from North Korea to support its invasion of Ukraine. Blinken’s remarks came after Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu made a rare visit to Pyongyang, leading to speculation that Russia is seeking support and weapons from its allies.
As tensions escalate between Russia and Ukraine, the international community remains concerned about the potential repercussions of this ongoing conflict and its impact on regional stability.
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