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Moscow region hit by large drone attack
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Moscow region hit by large drone attack

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Over 620 drones reportedly flew towards the Moscow region overnight, with Russian air defense destroying more than 180.
  • Three people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, and a Wildberries e-commerce warehouse sustained minor damage.
  • Ukraine has claimed responsibility for attacks on Wildberries warehouses, alleging the company supplies parts for Russian drones.

A large-scale drone attack targeted the Moscow region overnight, with authorities reporting over 620 drones heading towards the area. Russian air defense systems claimed to have destroyed more than 180 of these drones.

The attack resulted in injuries to three people, including a 10-year-old girl, according to local officials. Significant damage was reported in the Pavlovsky Posad district, where a house caught fire after a drone strike. Additionally, a drone hit a warehouse belonging to the e-commerce company Wildberries, causing minor damage to the structure.

Ukraine has asserted responsibility for attacks on several Wildberries warehouses. Kyiv alleges that the company is involved in supplying components for Russian drone production, suggesting a strategic targeting of the e-commerce giant.

This report was adapted into an easy-to-read version using artificial intelligence, developed by scientists at Vytautas Magnus University in collaboration with the news agency ELTA. The text has been reviewed and approved by an editor.

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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.