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Ukraine's drones target Moscow, other regions, Russia's defence ministry says

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Posted on July 16, 2025

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(Reuters) -A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured six in Russia's southern city of Belgorod, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said early on Thursday. Gladkov said all six injured

Russian Air Defense Intercepts 122 Ukrainian Drones Targeting Moscow

(Reuters) -Russian air defence units destroyed 122 Ukrainian drones overnight that targeted the capital Moscow and scores of other Russian regions, injuring at least one person, Russian authorities said on Thursday.

More than half of the drones were destroyed over the Belgorod, Kursk and Bryansk regions that border Ukraine, the Russian defence ministry said on the Telegram messaging app. Three drones were destroyed over the Moscow region, it added.

One person was lightly injured and a civilian facility sustained minor damage in the Smolensk region that borders Belarus, regional Governor Vasily Anokhin, said on Telegram.

A Ukrainian drone attack on Wednesday killed three people and injured at least 17 others in the Belgorod region, regional Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said.

Reuters could not independently verify the reports. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine.

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting civilians, something both sides deny, in the course of the war, now well into its fourth year.

(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Lidia Kelly; Editing by Richard Chang and Michael Perry)

Key Takeaways

  • Russian air defense intercepted 122 Ukrainian drones.
  • Drones targeted Moscow and other Russian regions.
  • One person was injured in the Smolensk region.
  • A previous attack killed three in the Belgorod region.
  • Russia and Ukraine deny targeting civilians.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Ukrainian drones were intercepted by Russian air defense?
Russian air defense units destroyed 122 Ukrainian drones overnight that targeted Moscow and other regions.
What regions were most affected by the drone attacks?
More than half of the drones were destroyed over the Belgorod, Kursk, and Bryansk regions that border Ukraine.
Were there any casualties reported from the drone attacks?
At least one person was lightly injured, and a civilian facility sustained minor damage in the Smolensk region.
What has been the ongoing situation between Russia and Ukraine?
Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting civilians, which both sides deny, in the ongoing conflict that has lasted over four years.
What was the outcome of a previous drone attack in Belgorod?
A Ukrainian drone attack on Wednesday killed three people and injured at least 17 others in the Belgorod region.

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