Russian territories of Ryazan and Nizhny Novgorod oblasts under alleged attack by Ukrainian drones
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Get ready for a low-down on the recent flicker of conflict between Ukraine and Russia!
Overnight on April 29, controversial statements have been made suggesting that Ukrainian drones assaulted the Russian city of Dzerzhinsk, Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, though this has not been confirmed officially yet. Governor Gleb Nikitin announced that the alleged attack was repelled over two districts, leaving no apparent damage.
Adding fuel to the fire, Russian Telegram channel Shot—known to be close to Russian security forces—reported explosions in Ryazan, allegedly due to drone attacks targeting an oil refinery. However, it's important to note that these details are yet to be verified.
According to Russia's Defense Ministry, 91 Ukrainian drones were shot down within their territory. Among these, eight were downed over Nizhny Novgorod Oblast and 11 over Ryazan Oblast. Drones were also reportedly hijacked in Kursk, Oryol, Moscow, Belgorod, Kaluga, Bryansk oblasts, and in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Unfortunately, the Ukrainian forces have yet to weigh in on these allegations, and The Kyiv Independent could not corroborate the claims at this time.
Interestingly, Dzerzhinsk is approximately 800 kilometers north of the Russia-Ukraine border, while Ryazan lies around 500 kilometers away. It's worth mentioning that Ukraine's forces have repeatedly lashed out at Russian military and industrial facilities to put a dent in Moscow's war-waging capabilities.
Meanwhile, Russia has consistently targeted Ukrainian cities and villages with drones, missiles, glide bombs, and artillery, leading to heavy civilian casualties.
Contrary to the reported drone attacks on Russian cities, Ukrainian air defenses have managed to fend off a majority of these assaults. According to the Air Force, they successfully intercepted 37 of the 100 attack and decoy drones launched by Russia overnight, with 47 decoy drones disappearing from radars without causing damage.
Now, to set the records straight, recent public information indicates that the recent drone and missile activity have primarily been Russian forces striking Ukrainian civilian and military infrastructure rather than Ukrainian forces attacking Russian cities like Dzerzhinsk, Ryazan, or other regions within Russia. Claims about Ukrainian drone attacks into Russia remain unconfirmed by open-source intelligence during this timeframe. As always, it's crucial to stay informed and be wary of conflicting reports in this ongoing conflict.
- The controversial drone attacks, unconfirmed officially, were reportedly launched by Ukrainian forces toward the Russian cities of Dzerzhinsk and Ryazan, with multiple drones also being downed or hijacked in Kursk, Oryol, Moscow, Belgorod, Kaluga, Bryansk oblasts, and Russian-occupied Crimea.
- Amidst the ongoing war-and-conflicts, the Ukrainian air defenses managed to fend off a majority of Russian drone assaults, intercepting 37 of the 100 attack and decoy drones launched overnight, leaving 47 decoy drones unaccounted for, causing no damage.
- In the general news, it's important to highlight that the consequences of these unconfirmed drone attacks have not been explicitly disclosed, with conflicting reports about their impact on Russian cities such as Dzerzhinsk, Ryazan, and others.
- Despite Ukrainian forces regularly targeting Russian military and industrial facilities to hinder Moscow's war-waging capabilities, Russians have consistently responded with drones, missiles, glide bombs, and artillery, causing heavy civilian casualties in Ukrainian cities and villages.
