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Ukraine's Bold Drone Strikes Target Russia’s War Infrastructure

Ukrainian forces ramp up drone assaults as tensions escalate in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

By Cassandra VinogradSource: nytimes.com1 min read
Ukraine's Bold Drone Strikes Target Russia’s War Infrastructure
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In a significant move, Ukraine has launched extensive drone attacks deep within Russian territory, targeting critical military and industrial sites.

---Ukrainian officials have confirmed that a series of large-scale drone strikes occurred overnight, marking one of the most substantial offensives in their ongoing efforts to undermine Russia’s military capabilities. Local reports from the region indicate that several areas in southwestern Russia, including Bryansk, Saratov, and Tula, were hit, demonstrating Ukraine's increasing ability to conduct operations far beyond its borders.The Ukrainian military did not provide immediate comments, but the country's Center for Strategic Communications reported that seven Russian regions faced assaults, focusing on military production factories, oil, and gas establishments. Due to the heightened threat, six major cities were compelled to restrict airspace, as the Federal Aviation Agency of Russia announced.In the Saratov region, local governor Roman V. Busargin confirmed that two industrial facilities sustained damage from the attacks, describing the event as a “massive UAV attack.” Ukrainian strikes continue to put pressure on Russia's war efforts, amplifying concerns and response measures within the affected regions.

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