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Russia Claims 250 Ukrainian Drones Downed, 12 Targeted Moscow in Major Attack

Russia's Defence Ministry announced its air defences destroyed 250 Ukrainian drones over a 24-hour period, with a dozen specifically targeting the Moscow region. The ministry released a detailed flight map showing the drones' alleged launch points in Ukraine and their interception paths over several Russian regions. It also claimed to have shot down a Ukrainian Su-27 fighter jet and hit numerous energy and military targets within Ukraine. Despite the scale of the claimed attack, Russian authorities reported no casualties or damage to critical infrastructure, including the presidential residence.

Key Points: Russia Downs 250 Ukrainian Drones, 12 Near Moscow: Defence Ministry

  • 250 drones intercepted in a day
  • 12 targeted Moscow region
  • Drone routes mapped from Ukraine
  • No damage or casualties claimed
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Downed 250 Ukrainian drones, including 12 targetting Moscow: Russian Defence ministry

Russia's Defence Ministry reports intercepting 250 Ukrainian drones in 24 hours, with 12 targeting Moscow. Details on drone routes and a claimed Su-27 kill.

"The UAVs were launched from Ukraine's Sumy and Chernihiv regions... before being destroyed. - Russian Defence Ministry via Xinhua"

Moscow, Jan 1

Russian air defences have downed 250 drones over the past day, including 12 targetting the Moscow region overnight, Russia's Defence Ministry said Thursday.

The air defences also shot down one guided aerial bomb and a Ukrainian Su-27 aircraft, the ministry said.

Russian forces have hit Ukrainian energy facilities, ammunition depots, drone assembly sites, as well as 154 temporary deployment sites of the Ukrainian armed forces and foreign mercenaries, it added.

Russia's Ministry of Defence on Wednesday released a flight map and video footage showing the wreckage of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) used in an attempted attack on the official residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

At a regular briefing, the ministry presented footage of the intercepted drones, showing black UAV fragments, wooden structural components and red electrical wiring scattered in the snow at the interception sites.

The ministry also published a detailed flight map tracing the drones' routes, Xinhua news agency reported. According to the map, the UAVs were launched from Ukraine's Sumy and Chernihiv regions, with some flying over Russia's Bryansk, Smolensk and Tver regions before being destroyed.

The map indicates that part of the drones followed a near-direct eastward route, while others took a longer path, flying close to the Russia-Belarus border through the Bryansk and Smolensk regions and later near the border between the Tver and Pskov regions.

Interception points marked on the map show that the drones were downed over the Bryansk, Smolensk and Novgorod regions, the ministry said.

The ministry added that the attempted attack occurred overnight between Sunday and Monday, caused no casualties, and resulted in no damage to Russian territory or the presidential residence.

- IANS

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Priya S
The human cost behind these numbers is heartbreaking. Every drone shot down, every facility hit... it means more suffering for ordinary people on both sides. When will this end? The world needs to push harder for dialogue and peace. Our thoughts are with all civilians caught in the crossfire. 🙏
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Rohit P
Interesting to see the detailed flight map released. The drones taking the longer route near the Belarus border is a tactical move, trying to exploit perceived gaps. It's a chess game in the sky. India should closely study these patterns for our own defence preparedness, especially given our long borders.
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Sarah B
While the Russian ministry's report is detailed, it's crucial to remember this is one side of the story. Independent verification is nearly impossible in this conflict. We should consume such news with a critical mind. The truth often lies somewhere in the fog of war.
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Vikram M
The technological aspect is fascinating but terrifying. Wooden components and red wiring... shows how drones can be assembled from relatively simple, accessible parts. This is a double-edged sword. It empowers smaller forces but also makes conflict more chaotic. India's DRDO and private sector need to be ahead of this curve.
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Nikhil C
Regardless of the politics, targeting a head of state's residence is a serious escalation. It's good that there were no casualties this time. This war has gone on for too long, draining global resources and stability. As a nation that values peace, India's diplomatic stance calling for an end to hostilities is the right one.

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