Ukrainian drones hit western Russia, damage military aircraft: reports

Russian military aircraft were damaged and civilian air traffic was disrupted after Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on western Russia early on Wednesday, according to news reports.

Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on western Russia early on Wednesday, according to news reports.

Photo: EPA/GOVERNOR OF PSKOV REGION

Russia said it shot down unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) over at least six of its western regions, and foiled a Ukrainian naval attack on the annexed Crimean peninsula, the Reuters news agency reported.

Ukrainian drones swept across Russia in overnight attacks that destroyed military aircraft and disrupted air traffic, Russian officials said, hours after the funeral service for Russian mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin https://t.co/VSw6YTkqiR pic.twitter.com/L7DplPqO6O

— Reuters (@Reuters) August 30, 2023

The Pskov, Bryansk, Kaluga, Orlov, Ryazan and Moscow regions were targeted, according to Russian officials.

In #Bryansk, new explosions occured near the TV tower, Russian media writes. pic.twitter.com/0SLwWcHmMn

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 30, 2023

An explosion could be heard in the building of the #Bryansk Investigative Committee

The city administration wrote about it. The area of ​​the building was cordoned off. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties. pic.twitter.com/13hIyP9Uuo

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 30, 2023

They said the most significant attack was in Pskov about 660 km north of the Ukrainian border, where four Il-76 military transport planes were damaged, according to Reuters.

The largest attack on Russian territory: Damaged IL-76 planes in Pskov, as well as microelectronics factory in Bryansk, which makes components for "Iskander" missiles.

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— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 30, 2023

The Governor of #Pskov published a video of repelling a drone attack

Now you know what the work of the "legendary" Russian air defense looks like.

Do they try to do anything at all, or do they just pretend to try? pic.twitter.com/rbk0Suz7Rm

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 29, 2023

⚡️ One of the largest microelectronics companies in #Russia was attacked

Over #Bryansk, at least one of the drones hit the "Kremniy EL" plant. Preliminarily there is destruction, ambulance and Emergencies services are working on the site. pic.twitter.com/PcH6sZR0Ri

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 29, 2023

❗️ #Pskov. Emergency services report that four Il-76 aircraft were damaged after a drone attack on a military airfield. At least 20 drones were involved in the attack on Pskov, Russian media reported.

Local residents publish footage of the situation in the city. pic.twitter.com/aKVgAkuQDy

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) August 29, 2023

Ukraine has struck deep into Russia in recent months, including numerous drone attacks on targets in Moscow and neighbouring areas, news outlets reported.

In early May, Ukraine dismissed Russian claims that it had attempted to assassinate Vladimir Putin by attacking the Kremlin with two drones, according to reports at the time.

Last Friday, Ukraine fired a missile toward Moscow and attacked Crimea with a total of 42 drones, according to Russian officials.

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022, launching the largest military campaign in Europe since World War II.

Wednesday is day 553 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Source: Reuters, IAR, PAP