Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Russia intends to continue military operations against Ukraine following a massive drone attack on Moscow. The nighttime drone raid coincided with the Russia-Africa summit taking place in the Russian capital.
Massive Drone Strike on the Russian Region
Last night, Russian territory experienced one of its largest unmanned aerial vehicle attacks. According to preliminary estimates by specialized agencies and departments, more than 1,200 drones were deployed toward Moscow and the Moscow region.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin specified that air defense forces tracked at least 613 UAVs heading for the capital. According to his claims, the majority of the devices were neutralized at long range, while 231 drones were destroyed directly on their approach to the city.
Kremlin Statement and Summit Context
Moscow's official reaction was immediate. Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov described the nighttime incident as confirmation of the need to continue military operations.
The attack occurred against the backdrop of the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, attended by delegates from 48 states. Due to security measures, the center of the Russian capital was blocked off, and mobile internet service in the city experienced disruptions.
Significance of Events and Future Prospects
The incident demonstrated the vulnerability of major administrative centers to massive aerial drone strikes. The event increases tension in the political and military situation, ruling out any reduction in the scale of escalation amidst ongoing international events.
