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Drone Wave Hits Russian Regions as Moscow and Sevastopol Report Interceptions

Officials describe a widening drone threat with interception counts still being updated.

Overview

  • Belgorod’s governor reported strikes across eight municipalities, with at least eight civilians wounded and damage to homes, vehicles, a cathedral, an administrative building, and a commercial site in Shebekino hit twice.
  • Moscow’s mayor said air defenses destroyed multiple drones targeting the capital, reported no damage, and noted additional interceptions as emergency crews worked at debris sites.
  • Sevastopol authorities reported several aerial targets downed over the sea and near Kacha and later said civilian infrastructure did not suffer damage as defensive operations continued.
  • Regional leaders in Tula and Kaluga said air defenses shot down three and one UAV respectively, with no casualties or infrastructure damage reported.
  • In the Luhansk area, emergency services said a drone strike ignited fuel at a gas station near Sievierodonetsk and firefighters extinguished the blaze, while Poland’s foreign minister warned at the UN that unauthorized Russian aircraft would be shot down if they enter Polish airspace.