Escalating Tensions: Drone Attacks and Missile Strikes Shake Russia and Ukraine

Three Ukrainian drones were downed over Moscow, with one shot down on the outskirts and two others suppressed by electronic warfare and crashing into an office complex, causing minor damage. Moscow has experienced several drone attacks this year, including on the Kremlin, which Russia has blamed on Kyiv. The latest attack briefly shut down an international airport. Russia's defense ministry called it an "attempted terrorist attack," while Ukraine has yet to comment. This comes amid ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with Ukraine launching a counter-offensive to regain captured territory. In response, Russia intercepted two Ukrainian missiles over its southern Rostov region, causing injuries, and also targeted the Ukrainian city of Sumy, resulting in one civilian death and five injuries.
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