Russian authorities reported that Moscow was targeted by the largest attack using Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, with 45 drones being destroyed. The drones were targeted in various regions, including Moscow, Bryansk, Belgorod, Kaluga, and Kursk. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin praised the strong defenses around the capital which led to the destruction of all drones.
In a surprising move, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Chechnya to inspect troops and volunteers preparing to fight Ukraine. This visit marked Putin’s first trip to the North Caucasus republic in 13 years. Putin expressed confidence in the troops and highlighted the importance of their determination to defend the Fatherland.
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has seen Ukrainian forces making advances into Russian territory, particularly in the Kursk region. The insurgency has been an embarrassment for Putin and the Russian army, while also boosting morale in Ukraine. The Institute for the Study of War reported that Ukrainian forces have targeted Russian pontoon bridges and engineering equipment, changing the dynamic of the fighting.
While Ukraine continues to make gains in its incursion into Russia, it has been losing ground in its eastern Donbas region. The conflict has resulted in a complex situation with shifting territorial control and strategic developments on both sides.
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