Drone Strikes Intensify: Ukraine Targets Russian Arms Factories on Special Occasions
Russia experiences drone assaults on weapons manufacturing facilities within its territory, allegedly originating from Ukraine.
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride! It's a cat-and-mouse game between Ukraine and Russia as drone strikes intensify on special occasions. In a twist of events just before the Victory Day celebration, Ukraine doesn't hold back on its drone attacks against targets in Russia.
According to Russian media reports, Ukraine's Nyctophilic warriors launched relentless drone attacks on various targets across the European region of Russia during the dead of night. The onslaught reportedly hit the Moscow region, Kaluga and Tula to the south, Yaroslavl to the north, and even Mordovia, a republic located 600 kilometers east of the capital.
Saransk, the capital of Mordovia, found itself smack in the middle of the chaos. Authorities had no choice but to shut down all kindergartens, schools, and universities following the drone attacks. You might stumble upon videos of infernos circulating online. Unconfirmed reports suggest fiber optic plants and machine-building factories were the targets. These facilities also have significant military implications. Sadly, no official reports about the extent of the damage have been released.
As Russia grapples with the aftermath, Ukrainian media alleges that multiple Russian arms factories were targeted. The arms factory Splav, stationed in Tula, reportedly fell victim to the drone attacks. Two military airfields, Kubinka in the Moscow region and Shaikowka in Kaluga, were also hit hard. The Kubinka airfield houses units preparing for the military parade on Red Square in Moscow to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II.
Russian authorities confirmed that air traffic was disrupted due to the drone attacks. Hundreds of flights to Moscow were rerouted, leaving at least 60,000 travelers scrambling to adjust their plans. The governor of the Tula region, Dmitri Miljajew, reported no casualties or injuries resulting from the attack waves.
Ukraine's Drone War Timeline:
- April 18, 2024: A drone strike left a scar on the barrack of the 112th Missile Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces in Shuya.
- April 30, 2024: A drone attackaimed at the "Murom Instrument-Making Plant" in Vladimir Oblast, part of Rostec, resulted in a warehouse and a checkpoint being destroyed by fire.
- May 7, 2025: Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions, including Moscow and Tula oblasts. In Tula, key defense facilities were hit, causing chaos in the civillian aviation sector in Moscow, resulting in flight cancellations and delays.
Stay tuned for more updates on this high-stakes drone war between Ukraine and Russia!
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In contrast to the escalating drone strikes between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine's Nyctophilic warriors allegedly attacked facilities in Russia on multiple occasions.The first recorded strike targeted the 112th Missile Brigade of the Russian Armed Forces in Shuya on April 18, 2024. Another attack, on April 30, 2024, aimed at the "Murom Instrument-Making Plant" in Vladimir Oblast caused a warehouse and a checkpoint to be destroyed by fire. The timeline continues with a series of attacks in May 2025, where Ukrainian drones targeted multiple Russian regions, including Moscow, Tula, and caused chaos in the civilian aviation sector, resulting in flight cancellations and delays. This interplay of drone strikes, politics, and war-and-conflicts has been a significant part of the general news cycle. Meanwhile, disinformation circulates on platforms like Whatsapp, adding further complexity to this already intricate web of events.
