Ukraine's 70 Drones Strike Russia, Flights Diverted at Three Airports | WPN World People News

Following the election of U.S. President Trump, many anticipate that the Russia-Ukraine conflict, which has lasted over two and a half years, may soon come to an end. However, hostilities between the two sides remain intense. On the 10th, Ukraine launched at least 70 drones to strike six regions within Russia, with 34 of these drones shot down near Moscow. This attack forced flights to be diverted at three major Russian airports and injured a 52-year-old woman while also setting two residential buildings on fire.

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency reported that a total of 36 flights were affected at Domodedovo, Sheremetyevo, and Zhukovsky airports, causing temporary diversions before resuming operations. Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, has frequently been targeted by Russian drone and missile attacks. In response, Ukraine has attempted drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, airports, and even strategic radar systems to bolster its war efforts. Despite this latest Ukrainian drone assault on Moscow, the impact was relatively minor, with only one injury reported and no major damage.

Russia quickly retaliated: Russian forces launched a record-breaking 145 "Shahed" and other combat drones in a nighttime assault on Ukraine. Kyiv reported that its air defense systems intercepted 62 of them. In addition to the attack on Moscow, Ukraine claimed it targeted a Russian ammunition depot in the Bryansk region, though it was unclear if the strike was successful; 14 Ukrainian drones were reportedly shot down.