Moscow and Kyiv Targeted in Exchange of Drone Attacks

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Facts

  • The capitals of Russia and Ukraine were both targeted in drone attacks exchanged by the warring countries on Tuesday — with both labeling the attacks as acts of terrorism.1
  • In a statement, Russia's defense ministry said, "This morning, the Kyiv regime launched a terrorist drone attack on targets in the city of Moscow" and suggested eight failed to reach their targets. Russian sources suggested that as many as 30 drones took part in the attack.2
  • Moscow mayor Sergey Sobyanin said two civilians received medical treatment at the scene, but that no one was seriously injured. He added that several buildings sustained minor damage.3
  • Meanwhile, in Kyiv, at least one civilian was killed and seven more were injured after the city sustained its third attack in the space of 24 hours. Local officials said that all 20 drones deployed by Moscow were shot down, but added that falling debris sparked multiple fires and damaged buildings and vehicles.4
  • Ukrainian officials reported that Russia also launched extensive rocket and artillery attacks across the country in the past day. Attacks were recorded in the regions of Chernihiv, Sumy, Zaporizhzhia, and Dnipropetrovsk, as well as in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Donetsk, Luhansk, and Kherson.5
  • One civilian was reportedly killed and 10 more were injured in Dnipropetrovsk while two civilians were killed and 10 more were injured in Donetsk. One civilian was killed in Kherson while an additional 10 people were injured in Kharkiv.5

Sources: 1Associated Press, 2Guardian, 3TASS, 4UKRINFORM (a), 5UKRINFORM (b).

Narratives

  • Pro-Ukraine narrative, as provided by Ukrinform. Russia's continuous attacks on Ukraine's civilian population continue to demonstrate its use of terrorism to the world. The global community must continue to isolate and pressure Russia through sanctions and other means, while Ukraine must continue to fight to free itself from this evil.
  • Pro-Russia narrative, as provided by TASS. Ukraine's attack on Moscow was an act of terrorism that had no military objective but was instead aimed at creating panic among ordinary Russians. It's evident that Moscow must continue with its special military operation until such threats from Kyiv are adequately nullified.

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