In a significant move, Ukraine utilized over 100 drones to conduct a strike on the Ryazan oil refinery in the region southeast of Moscow. This attack is being described as one of the largest drone operations seen during the ongoing conflict. Verified video footage shows explosions at the refinery, with Ukrainian officials confirming their intention to strike this strategic site.
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strike on Russian Infrastructure
Ukraine Launches Major Drone Strike on Russian Infrastructure
Ukrainian forces reportedly executed a large-scale drone strike targeting a Russian oil refinery, amid escalating aerial confrontations between the two countries.
Russian authorities claimed to have successfully intercepted 121 drones targeting 13 locations, including major cities like Moscow, and reported no substantial damage from the attacks. However, the situation escalated further when a Russian drone reportedly struck a residential building in the Kyiv region, resulting in three fatalities and one injury. The Iranian Kovalenko, head of Ukraine's counter-disinformation unit, asserted that the Ryazan refinery was successfully hit, along with other military-industrial plants.
Social media platforms showed alarming images of chaotic scenes as residents fled from the roaring flames at the refinery. Russian state media confirmed the Kremniy plant in Bryansk was also under attack, resulting in a temporary halt of its operations.
Moscow's air defenses reported successfully neutralizing attacks across various locations, stating that no damages occurred in the capital. However, the airspace disruptions forced two major airports in Moscow, Vnukovo and Domodedovo, to halt flight operations temporarily. In response to Russia's drone strikes on Ukraine, local officials reported that their air defenses managed to eliminate 25 out of the 58 drones launched overnight.
The firefight between Ukraine and Russia continues to highlight the stark reality of the ongoing conflict, as attacks on both military and civilian positions raise the stakes for both nations amidst heightened tensions.
Social media platforms showed alarming images of chaotic scenes as residents fled from the roaring flames at the refinery. Russian state media confirmed the Kremniy plant in Bryansk was also under attack, resulting in a temporary halt of its operations.
Moscow's air defenses reported successfully neutralizing attacks across various locations, stating that no damages occurred in the capital. However, the airspace disruptions forced two major airports in Moscow, Vnukovo and Domodedovo, to halt flight operations temporarily. In response to Russia's drone strikes on Ukraine, local officials reported that their air defenses managed to eliminate 25 out of the 58 drones launched overnight.
The firefight between Ukraine and Russia continues to highlight the stark reality of the ongoing conflict, as attacks on both military and civilian positions raise the stakes for both nations amidst heightened tensions.
