Ukraine has launched a barrage of drones across Russia overnight in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure
In this photo provided by the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, a view of the damage after Russia's attack on residential building in Dnipro, Ukraine, Friday, April 19, 2024. Ukraine launched a barrage of drones across Russia overnight, the Defense Ministry in Moscow said Saturday, in attacks that appeared to target the country’s energy infrastructure.
Drones were also reportedly destroyed over the Bryansk, Kursk, Tula, Smolensk, Ryazan, Kaluga regions across Russia’s west and south, as well as in the Moscow region. The head of the Kaluga region, Vladislav Shapsha, said Saturday that a drone strike had sparked a blaze at an electrical substation, while Bryansk Gov. Alexander Bogomaz and Smolensk Gov. Vasily Anokhin also reported fires at fuel and energy complexes.
Ukrainian drone developers have been extending the weapons’ range for months, as Kyiv attempts to compensate for its battlefield disadvantage in weapons and troops. The unmanned aerial vehicles are also an affordable option whileMeanwhile, Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with seven missiles, and air defences downed two missiles and three reconnaissance drones, the Ukrainian air force said Saturday.
Russia Ukraine War World News General News Article 109456352
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Ukraine war live updates: Russia battles floods as Ural river swells; Moscow hits 'critical' Ukrainian infrastructureOvernight attacks by Russia on Ukraine damaged infrastructure and private homes across the country, according to regional officials.
Read more »
Live blog: Russia found pro-Ukraine data on Moscow attack suspect's phoneRussia-Ukraine war, the largest armed conflict in Europe since WW2, enters its 773rd day.
Read more »
Russia Insists Ukraine, Not ISIS, Responsible for Moscow MassacreSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Live blog: 'Evidence' links Ukraine to Moscow massacre — RussiaRussia-Ukraine war, the largest armed conflict in Europe since WW2, enters its 765th day.
Read more »
Russia knew of Moscow terrorist attack plot weeks ago, Ukraine's military spy chief saysUkraine's military intelligence chief claimed on Wednesday that Russia was aware that a terrorist attack was being planned since at least Feb. 15.
Read more »
Russia Attacks Ukrainian Gas Storage Site; Ukraine Ramps Up Power ImportsAn underground gas storage site in Ukraine was attacked on Sunday in the latest wave of Russian missile strikes on power facilities, while officials restored power in cities, ordered imports, and imposed rolling blackouts to deal with shortfalls.
Read more »