August 21st 2024.
The situation in Russia is becoming increasingly tense as Ukrainian drones launched a massive attack on Moscow. This is one of the largest assaults yet since the fighting began in 2022, and it has caused quite a stir for Vladimir Putin as he struggles to defend his troops in the Kursk region.
According to the Ministry of Defence, 45 Ukrainian drones were shot down overnight, with 11 of them being destroyed over Moscow, 23 over Bryansk, six over Belgorod, three over Kaluga, and two over Kursk. Sergey Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow, shared on his Telegram channel that this was one of the most significant attempts to attack the city with drones. However, he also reassured the public that the strong defenses around the capital were able to intercept all the drones before they could cause any harm.
Videos circulating on Russian social media showed the drones being successfully taken down by air defense systems, causing car alarms to go off. Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of Bryansk, reported a "mass" attack on his region, but fortunately, 23 drones were swiftly destroyed.
This is not the first time Ukraine has used drones as part of their strategy in the ongoing conflict. They have previously targeted oil refineries and airfields in an attempt to weaken Russia's fighting potential, and have even attempted to attack the capital. These drone attacks have given Ukraine a surprising edge in the fight and have boosted morale among their troops.
Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces have continued to push into the western Kursk region, making significant gains. This daring incursion into Russian territory has shifted the dynamic of the fighting and has left the Russian forces on the defensive. However, it remains uncertain how long Ukraine will be able to hold onto the territory they have seized, as they are already stretched thin on other fronts.
As the situation intensifies, Ukraine continues to lose ground in their eastern industrial region of Donbas. According to the Institute for the Study of War, a think tank based in Washington, Ukrainian forces have made further advances in their incursion, now in its third week. However, the Russian state news agency Tass reported that there have been 31 casualties since the start of Ukraine's attack on Russia on August 6, although these figures cannot be independently verified.
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