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Ukraine Targets Moscow in Its Largest Drone Attack Yet

Benita OrumabyBenita Oruma
September 10, 2024
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Ukraine Targets Moscow in Its Largest Drone Attack Yet
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Ukraine and Russia are firing at each other once again, but this time, Ukraine is striking a bold blow. On Tuesday, Ukraine targeted Moscow, the capital of Russia, in what has been described as its largest drone attack to date. This record may soon be broken as Ukraine continues to unveil new strategies against Russia.

While Ukrainian officials have yet to comment on the strike, its impact has been significant. Russian authorities reported that the attack killed at least one person, damaged dozens of homes in the Moscow region, and forced around 50 flights to be diverted from airports around the capital.

Russia claimed it destroyed at least 20 Ukrainian attack drones in the Moscow region, which has a population of over 21 million. Additionally, 124 more drones were reportedly destroyed over eight other regions in Russia.

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  • The Evolution of the Conflict
  • Reactions from Russia
  • Why It Matters
  • Bottom Line

The Evolution of the Conflict

Since the beginning of the war, Russia has heavily targeted Ukraine with large-scale attacks, launching thousands of missiles and drones over the last two and a half years. These assaults have killed thousands of civilians, severely damaged Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, and destroyed countless residential and commercial properties. However, the tide began to shift when Ukraine launched its first-ever cross-border attack on the Russian region of Kursk, injecting new momentum into the nearly three-year-long conflict.

Reactions from Russia

Despite the increasing intensity of the conflict, it appears that the Ukraine-Russia war is far from over. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters that the drone attack was yet another reminder of Ukraine’s leadership, which he described as hostile to Russia. “There is no way that nighttime strikes on residential neighborhoods can be associated with military action,” said Peskov.

He added, “The Kyiv regime continues to demonstrate its true nature. They are our enemies, and we must continue the special military operation to protect ourselves from such actions,” referencing Moscow’s term for its war in Ukraine.

Meanwhile, Kyiv reported that Russia had attacked Ukraine overnight with 46 drones, of which 38 were destroyed.

The drone attacks in Russia caused damage to high-rise apartment buildings in the Ramenskoye district of the Moscow region, where fires broke out in some of the flats, residents told Reuters.

Why It Matters

This attack on Moscow has far-reaching implications, particularly for Russian morale. Since the beginning of the war, Russian President Vladimir Putin has worked to shield Moscow and other major Russian cities from the hardships of the conflict, while Russia continues to strike Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure. The recent drone attack underscores vulnerabilities in Russia’s defense systems and its ability to protect its vast territory.

Putin has previously condemned Ukrainian drone strikes on civilian infrastructure, including nuclear power plants, labeling them “terrorism.” He has vowed a response, though these comments come from the same leader who has relentlessly targeted Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure throughout the war.

Bottom Line

Ukraine continues to assert its right to strike deep into Russian territory, despite concerns from its Western allies, who fear a direct confrontation between Russia and NATO. As the war evolves, the full extent of the damage remains unclear, but further escalation seems inevitable. The Ukraine-Russia conflict shows no signs of ending anytime soon, and more destruction is likely on the horizon.

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Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma

Benita Oruma is a lawyer in training, a 400 level student in the university of Ibadan. She is a content writer with interest in corporate affairs and the marketplace.

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