Russians claim a massive drone attack, saying they "downed" over 20 of it
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Russians claim a massive drone attack, saying they "downed" over 20 of it

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Source:  online.ua

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced a mass drone attack on January 30. Russian air defenses allegedly destroyed or intercepted 21 UAVs.

What is known about the new drone attack in Russia

The occupiers claim that a massive drone attack was allegedly repulsed by Russian air defence forces that night.

The Russian Ministry of Defense stated that 21 drones were allegedly shot down, including 11 over Crimea, five over Belgorod Oblast, three over Bryansk, and one each over Kaluga and Tula Oblasts.

The governor of the Kaluga region, Vladyslav Shapsha, reported that the drone's wreckage fell on the roof of a non-residential building on the outskirts of Kaluga.

What is known about UAV attacks in Russia

On January 21, an explosion occurred near the Sea Trade Port oil terminal in the village of Ust-Luga, Leningrad Region. Residents of the nearest cities near the port reported the sounds of drones flying by, and a fire started.

About 150 people had to be evacuated from the enterprise. Later, it turned out that the SSU carried out this operation.

Also late in the evening on January 20, explosions rang out in Tula, Russia. The Russians said that a drone was allegedly shot down there. However, a video showing the "hit" was published online.

Later, it became known that this was the planned work of Ukraine's Defence Intelligence.

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