Moscow Region Targeted by 600 Drones Overnight

Six hundred drones targeted the Moscow region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded three people, the Russian capital’s mayor said on Sunday, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks into Russian territory.

Sergei Sobyanin, the Mayor of Moscow, reported that 201 of the 600 drones were destroyed in the Moscow region. The drones flew into the region from yesterday evening until 6:30 am (0330 GMT) today.

Three people were wounded in the MKAD area and are receiving all necessary assistance. The MKAD is an area within the city’s ring road.

### Rostov Region Also Hit

In the southern Rostov region of Russia, Russian forces destroyed more than 150 drones and missiles over three cities and nine districts. The attacks damaged residential and industrial buildings in the Kamensky district.

Regional authorities said three people were killed and one was hospitalised during the overnight assault. Sergei Sobyanin also confirmed that doctors are providing all necessary assistance to the wounded.

### Background on Ukraine Strikes

Ukraine has been carrying out strikes deep inside Russia in recent weeks. These strikes have targeted military, industrial, and e-commerce warehouses far from the front line in the war that is in its fifth year.

### The Impact of the Drone Assault

The impact of the drone assault on Moscow has left many residents worried. With the city's infrastructure vulnerable to cyber attacks, the drone assault has heightened concerns about the city's ability to respond to such threats. Residents have expressed fears about the city's preparedness to face such an attack.

### Putin's Reaction

Russian President Vladimir Putin has threatened retaliatory seizures of European ships in response to the drone attack. This move has been met with concern from European leaders, who see this as an escalation of the conflict.

### Russian Military Response

Russian forces have scrambled to respond to the drone attack. The military has been deployed to the region to deal with the drone threat.

### Context

The escalation of the conflict in Ukraine has led to increased tensions between Russia and Europe. With the drone assault on Moscow, the situation has become even more volatile. The international community is watching closely, hoping that a peaceful resolution can be reached.

### Key Facts

  • 600 drones targeted the Moscow region overnight.
  • 201 drones were destroyed in the Moscow region.
  • 3 people were wounded in the MKAD area.
  • 3 people were killed in the southern Rostov region.
  • 150 drones and missiles were destroyed over three cities and nine districts in the southern Rostov region.
  • The drone assault has heightened concerns about Moscow's infrastructure and its ability to respond to cyber threats.