Ukraine launches what appears to be one of its largest drone attacks against Russia: report
Ukraine launched a significant nighttime drone attack targeting a dozen Russian regions, Crimea, and surrounding seas, which Russia's Ministry of Defense reported as one of Ukraine's largest since the full-scale invasion.
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- Jun 26
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Open questions and key claims
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ordered a "40-day influence operation" aimed at compelling Russia to end the war.
Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions and Crimea.
Russian air defences intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major night-time attack on 12 Russian regions and Crimea.
Russia reported downing 660 Ukrainian drones overnight.
The Russian army is unable to fully protect Crimea from drone attacks.
Russia relocated air defence systems from other regions to Moscow and the Kerch Bridge to defend against Ukrainian attacks.
Russia's Ministry of Defense reported that the country's air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin indicated that 47 Ukrainian drones were taken out as they headed for the capital city.
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