Three Killed, Five Wounded in Drone Attacks on Moscow Region
Translated from Norwegian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Three people were killed and five injured in drone attacks targeting the Moscow region on Monday.
- The attacks occurred as Ukraine escalates strikes on Russian territory in retaliation for Russian bombings.
- Ukraine also reportedly attacked a Russian oil depot in Stavropol Krai with drones, causing a fire.
Drone attacks on the Moscow region on Monday resulted in three fatalities and five injuries, according to regional Governor Andrey Vorobyov. The strikes come amid a significant escalation of cross-border attacks, with Ukraine intensifying its assaults on targets within Russia.
These actions by Ukraine are presented as a direct response to Russia's sustained bombing campaigns against Ukrainian territory. The ongoing conflict has seen both sides increase their use of drones and other aerial weaponry against each other's infrastructure and populated areas.
Simultaneously, reports indicate a separate Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russian energy infrastructure. A fire broke out at the Mikhailovskaya oil depot in Stavropol Krai following a nighttime drone strike, according to Ukrainian and Russian sources. Russian authorities have confirmed drone activity in the region but have not yet provided details on the extent of the damage to the facility.
Three people were killed and five injured in drone attacks against the Moscow region on Monday.
Originally published by Aftenposten in Norwegian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.