Drone Attacks Target Moscow and Other Cities
During the night of June 22, unmanned aerial vehicles launched strikes on Moscow, Bryansk, occupied Crimea, and Berdiansk. Concurrently, Russia carried out attacks on Zaporizhzhia and the Odesa district. The first strike on Zaporizhzhia occurred around 11:00 p.m. on June 21, injuring a 67-year-old woman and a 71-year-old man. After midnight on June 22, occupying forces again targeted Zaporizhzhia with drones.
In the Odesa region, the Russian military used an Iskander ballistic missile to attack the area. On the night of June 22, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that Russian air defense forces had shot down drones. Specifically, around 3:00 a.m., one drone was destroyed over Moscow, and Sobyanin later clarified that five additional drones were also brought down. At approximately 3:35 a.m., he confirmed the destruction of another five UAVs.
Conflict Intensifies
That same night, drones also targeted Bryansk, where preliminary reports indicate they were aimed at railway infrastructure. Meanwhile, in occupied Crimea, a series of explosions were heard near Armyansk, Feodosia, and Sevastopol. In Armyansk, there were reports of a likely strike on a building housing the Russian FSB border service. Additionally, during the night of June 22, Berdiansk came under drone attack.
These developments highlight an escalation in the conflict, which continues to reshape the regional security landscape and poses growing risks to civilian safety. In response to the attacks from both Ukraine and Russia, each side is ramping up military operations, raising the potential for further tension and increased civilian casualties.
The recent drone strikes have drawn attention to the heightened risks in major cities, including the incident where a fire broke out at the Kapotnya oil refinery due to a drone attack. This escalation in hostilities underscores the increasing volatility in the region. To understand the full implications of these developments, read more about the drone strike that affected Moscow's infrastructure.