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Russia says seven killed in Ukrainian drone attack

From Aftenposten · () Norwegian

Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Ukrainian drone attack on a Wildberries logistics center in Kotovsk, Russia, killed seven workers and injured 24, according to local authorities.
  • In a separate incident, Moscow's mayor reported that over 370 drones were launched towards the Moscow region, with most neutralized by air defense.
  • The report also mentions 64 drones were shot down near Moscow.

Seven people died and 24 others were injured in a Ukrainian drone strike targeting a Wildberries e-commerce logistics center in Kotovsk, Russia. Local authorities confirmed the casualties early Saturday morning, stating that seven workers on the night shift were killed.

Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov of the Tambov region, where Kotovsk is located, provided the initial details of the attack. The Tambov region is situated southeast of Moscow and northeast of Kharkiv, Ukraine.

Seven workers on the night shift were killed when enemy drones hit a Wildberries logistics center. Preliminary information indicates that 24 people were also injured.

— Yevgeny PervyshovThe governor of the Tambov region reporting the casualties from the drone attack.

In a separate announcement, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that more than 370 drones were directed at the Moscow region throughout Friday evening and into Saturday morning. He claimed that the majority of these drones were neutralized by air defense systems at a significant distance. Sobyanin also stated that 64 drones were shot down as they approached the capital.

Since 8:30 PM, more than 370 drones have flown in the direction of the Moscow region. Most were neutralized by air defense at long range.

— Sergei SobyaninThe Mayor of Moscow describing the scale of the drone activity over the region.
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Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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