ALWAGHT- Moscow reports intercepting 98 Ukrainian drones overnight in multiple cities.
Russia’s Defense Ministry says its air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 98 Ukrainian drones overnight across multiple regions, including Belgorod, Samara, Moscow, Voronezh, and Rostov. No casualties or infrastructure damage were reported, though temporary flight and traffic restrictions were imposed in several locations as a precaution.
Russian officials condemn the continued drone attacks as terrorism aimed at pressuring civilians and targeting energy infrastructure. They link the assaults to the broader conflict that began when Moscow launched its military operation in Ukraine in 2022, citing the protection of Russian-speaking areas in Donbas as justification.
The report also highlights international tensions, noting Western military support for Kyiv and claims that the US has withheld certain long-range weapons like Tomahawk missiles. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of a forceful response if such missiles are ever used against Russian territory.
