Russia faced a large-scale drone attack overnight on Sunday, after which several airports in Moscow and the Volga region were temporarily taken out of operation. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the military shot down or neutralized 635 drones launched by the Ukrainian armed forces. hnonline.sk ↗
The restrictions affected air traffic in the Russian capital as well as in regions along the Volga River. According to available information, Saratov also faced the attack. Russian authorities reported the aftermath of the night strikes and air defense operations in several locations, though the extent of the damage was not itemized in detail in the reports provided. aktuality.sk ↗
At the same time, a large fire broke out in the Samara region at a storage facility belonging to the company Wildberries. According to available reports, thick smoke also affected the surroundings of buildings associated with symbols of the war. This was another facility of the company that went up in flames during the night's events. forum24.cz ↗
Drone attacks on Russian regions continue alongside the broader war in Ukraine, also affecting transport infrastructure deeper within Russia's interior. Further developments will depend on the extent of the damage, the resumption of airport operations, and any further reports from Russian authorities on the consequences of the attack. interez.sk ↗
Russia Reported Hundreds of Drones, Airports in Moscow and the Volga Region Were Closed
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Ukrajinské dronové útoky vyradili z prevádzky viaceré ruské letiská
aktuality.sk
| 09:26 02.08.
SME Online: Záporožská jadrová elektráreň bola takmer dve hodiny bez elektriny
sme.sk
| 06:49 02.08.
Rusové hlásí velké požáry budov a výbuchy stovek dronů. Hustý kouř zahalil i symboly války
forum24.cz
| 09:45 02.08.
Rusko čelilo náletu stoviek dronov, uzavreli letiská v Moskve a Povolží. Útoku čelil aj Saratov
hnonline.sk
| 07:57 02.08.
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