Russia says it downed over 232 Ukrainian drones, forcing Moscow airports to halt some flights

 

Russia says it downed over 232 Ukrainian drones, forcing Moscow airports to halt some flights Russia announced that its air defense systems intercepted and destroyed at least 232 Ukrainian drones over various regions, including some near Moscow. The Ukrainian drones targeted multiple areas, prompting temporary closures at Moscow’s major airports to ensure passenger safety. Flights at these airports were briefly halted but have since resumed normal operations. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that the majority of the drones were intercepted over Russia’s western regions bordering Ukraine, with some approaching the Moscow area. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that three drones were shot down en route to the capital, leading to the temporary suspension of flights at several airports, but no casualties were reported. Ukraine’s military claimed that its drones had hit a semiconductor plant in the Oryol region, which supplies components for Russian military equipment, including jets and missiles. The ongoing drone conflict continues to be a significant aspect of the broader Ukraine war, which has now entered its third year.

Both Russia and Ukraine have been extensively developing and deploying drone technology, with incidents involving swarms of drones and electronic countermeasures becoming increasingly common on the frontlines. The conflict remains complex, with fighting intensifying in some regions despite international efforts toward resolution. President Vladimir Putin recently visited the Kursk region amid the ongoing hostilities, which have seen Russian forces control roughly 20% of Ukraine since the invasion began in February 2022.

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