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Russia Says Thwarted Ukrainian Drone Attacks On Moscow, Crimea

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Summary

The Russian defence ministry reported that two Ukrainian drones were shot down in the Moscow area on Sunday, and two more were brought down by electronic warfare. The drones were targeting Moscow and the Crimea peninsula. The attack caused damage to two office towers in the city and briefly closed an international airport. The ministry claims the attack was an attempted "terrorist attack" by the Kyiv regime, and that 16 more drones were shot down in an attack on Crimea overnight. There were no injuries reported. The attacks come amid a Ukrainian counter-offensive to retake territory captured by Russia in February 2022. Russia accuses the US and its NATO allies of helping Kyiv with the attacks.

Q&As

What did the Russian defence ministry report regarding Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and Crimea?
The Russian defence ministry reported that two Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow were shot down and two others were "suppressed by electronic warfare" and smashed into an office complex.

What damage did the drones inflict on Moscow?
The drones inflicted damage to two office towers in the capital and briefly shut an international airport. Several windows were blown out on the corner of the buildings, with mangled steel beams visible and documents strewn on the ground below.

What has Ukraine been targeting in Crimea?
Ukraine has been targeting Crimea with drone attacks throughout Moscow's Ukraine offensive but has come under more intense, increased attacks in recent weeks.

What did the Russian foreign ministry say about the attacks?
The Russian foreign ministry said such attacks "would not be possible without the help provided to the Kyiv regime by the US and its NATO allies".

What casualties have been reported in Ukrainian cities due to Russian strikes?
At least one civilian was killed in a missile attack on the northeastern city of Sumy, according to Ukrainian national police, who added that there were five injured. In early July, a Russian drone attack hit an apartment building in the same city, killing three and wounding 21.

AI Comments

👍 This article provides an informative overview of recent developments in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It includes detailed accounts of drone attacks on Moscow and Crimea, as well as the responses by both sides.

👎 This article fails to provide any analysis or context for the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. It simply regurgitates facts without any meaningful insight.

AI Discussion

Me: It's about Russia claiming to have thwarted Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow and Crimea. The defence ministry said two drones smashed into an office complex in Moscow-City, and there were more attacks on Crimean airspace. They said it was an attempted "terrorist attack" and there were no injuries.

Friend: Wow. That's really concerning. It seems like the conflict between Russia and Ukraine is escalating.

Me: Yes, it does look like it's escalating. It's not clear what the implications of this attack will be, but it's definitely concerning. There could be more attacks in the future, and it could lead to more tensions between the two countries. It could also have a destabilizing effect in the region.

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Technical terms

Drone: an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is operated remotely or autonomously.
Moscow-City: a commercial development in the west of the capital.
Kyiv: the capital of Ukraine.
Odintsovo district: a district in the Moscow region.
Vnukovo airport: an international airport located in the southwest of Moscow.
TASS: the Russian state news agency.
Rostov region: a region in southern Russia bordering Ukraine.
S-200 missile: a surface-to-air missile system developed by the Soviet Union.
Zaporizhzhia: a city in southern Ukraine.
Sumy: a city in northeastern Ukraine.
Suspilne: a public broadcaster in Ukraine.