Breaking News: escalating Drone Attacks on Russian Territory
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were brought down by air defense units over Kuban and the Sea of Azov on August 16.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has reported a series of drone attacks on Russian territory, with a significant number of interceptions taking place overnight into Sunday. The attacks occurred as Ukraine celebrated its Independence Day, marking 34 years since its declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991.
Drone Interceptions
According to the Ministry of Defense, Russian air defenses intercepted 95 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory. The attacks were not limited to a single region, with drones being shot down over the Krasnodar, Azov Sea, Stavropol, Bryansk, Rostov, Belgorod, and Kursk regions.
Nuclear Power Plant Attack
Russia accused Ukraine of conducting a drone attack on a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region. The attack reportedly started a fire at the plant, which was quickly extinguished. The fire damaged a transformer, but radiation levels remained within normal ranges, and no injuries were reported.
Other Attacks
Ukraine's alleged drone strikes also targeted several power and energy facilities in Russia. Additionally, a fire broke out at the port of Ust-Luga in Russia's Leningrad region, reportedly caused by debris from downed Ukrainian drones.
Russian Retaliation
In response, Russia launched 72 drones and decoys, along with a cruise missile, into Ukraine. Ukraine's air force reported intercepting or suppressing 48 of these drones, while 24 impacted various locations.
Safety Measures in the Krasnoarmeisky District
In the Krasnoarmeisky district, sirens will be activated upon receiving "Drone Danger", "Aircraft Danger", and "Missile Danger" signals in populated areas. The specific times for the civilian warning are not specified in this report. Sirens will be activated during daytime air attack threats, but they will not operate at night. The district is also implementing additional safety measures in response to potential air threats.
This announcement is specific to the Krasnoarmeisky district and may not apply to other regions. The reason for this heightened alert is not directly stated in this report, but it could be related to the recent drone attacks mentioned earlier.
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- The recent escalation of war-and-conflicts, as evidenced by the drone attacks on Russian territory, has transcended political boundaries and is increasingly influencing general news.
- In response to the series of drone attacks on its territory, Russia has implemented safety measures in the Krasnoarmeisky district, including activating sirens upon receiving certain signals, as part of its efforts to protect its population from potential air threats.
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