20 Jul, 03:49··

Ukraine launches drones at Moscow after missile attacks

FAZ

Ukraine launched a large drone attack on Moscow. Over 400 drones were used. Ten people were injured in the attack.

The attack began on Monday night. Ukrainian forces targeted logistical centers, an oil depot, and a Wildberries warehouse. Russian authorities reported intercepting over 85 drones. The attack followed a previous missile strike by Russia on Kyiv. This event is part of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. The Wildberries warehouse caught fire as a result of the attack.

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Highlights

Ukraine launched 400 drones at Moscow

Ukrainian forces deployed over 400 drones in an attack on the Moscow region.

Ten injured in Moscow drone attack

A Ukrainian drone attack caused ten injuries, including a child, in the Moscow region.

Russia reported hundreds of drones

Moscow reported receiving hundreds of drones from Ukraine.

Wildberries warehouse caught fire

A Ukrainian drone attack caused a fire at a Wildberries warehouse in Moscow.

Attacks targeted logistical sites

The drone attacks targeted logistical centers and an oil depot in the Moscow region.

Perspectives

Sources agree
  • Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on the Moscow region.
  • Over 400 drones were involved in the attack.
  • The attack targeted logistical centers and oil depots.
  • Ten people were injured in the attack.
Sources disagree
Ukraine's motivation for the attack

Ukraine launched the attack as a ‘just answer’ to Russia’s actions, targeting strategic facilities. (Source: Der Spiegel, FAZ)

Der Spiegel, FAZ

The attack is part of the ongoing conflict and escalation of attacks. (Source: ORF News, RTBF, RTL Nieuws)

ORF News, RTBF, RTL Nieuws

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The severity of the attack

The attack represents a significant escalation in the conflict. (Source: France24, FAZ, RTBF, RTBF, RTBF)

France24, FAZ, RTBF, RTBF, RTBF

It is a ‘challenge’ rather than a crisis. (Source: De Volkskrant)

De Volkskrant

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Target selection

Targets were ‘an obvious military objective.’ (Source: SVT Nyheter)

SVT Nyheter

Targets included an oil depot and logistics facilities. (Source: France24, Le Monde, RFI)

France24, Le Monde, RFI

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Timeline

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