Last night, a massive attack was launched on Russian regions - more than 120 drones
On Thursday night at least 120 drones attacked various regions of the Russian Federation. This was reported by local channels and Russian media, noting that “strong claps” residents in Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Saratov, Rostov, Voronezh and Orelsky areas.
Particularly powerful explosions occurred in the city of Eagle, where the local “A ”leaky" air defence system tried to shoot down drones, but some drones broke through the defence and hit industrial facilities.
Locals report fires and ammunition detonations, as well as Temporary traffic stops in the city centre.
The scale of the night attack
According to monitoring channels, a number of strategic targets were hit, including oil depots, fuel depots and energy companies.
In a number of regions, it was announced air raid warning, а airports suspended operations.
Although the Russian Ministry of Defence has traditionally stated that “all drones have been shot down”, Numerous videos on social media show large-scale fires and explosions.
Context.
Massive drone attacks on Russian territory become systemic in response to the regular shelling of Ukraine.
Military analysts note that the main purpose of such strikes is to to deplete Russian logistics, destroy fuel and lubricants depots and destabilise rear regions.
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