Zelenskyy says Russia is shifting air defenses to Moscow and other key sites after drone strikes
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports that Russia is moving a significant portion of its air defenses to protect Moscow and other prime targets. This shift follows a series of Ukrainian long-range drone attacks hitting sites deep inside Russian territory. The aerial campaign has targeted multiple oil refineries and locations in annexed Crimea.
What changed
Zelenskyy announced the relocation of Russian air defenses to key sites following deep strikes.
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Russia shifts air defenses to Moscow amid Ukrainian drone strikes
confidence 90%President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports that Russia is moving a significant portion of its air defenses to protect Moscow and other prime targets. This shift follows a series of Ukrainian long-range drone attacks hitting sites deep inside Russian territory. The aerial campaign has targeted multiple oil refineries and locations in annexed Crimea.
What's confirmed:
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated Russia is moving air defenses to protect key targets including Moscow.
- Ukrainian long-range drones have struck sites deep inside Russia.
Still unconfirmed:
- A Moscow refinery blast may have been caused by friendly fire.
- A Moscow oil refinery hit by drones is unlikely to resume production this year.
- The NORSI refinery was halted after a drone attack.
- A Ukrainian attack in Crimea killed five people.
- Kyiv's forces hit two more Russian oil refineries in overnight strikes.