Ukrainian drones strike Russian space communications center in Moscow region
Dozens of Ukrainian drones rattled Russia’s Moscow region overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, delivering another key military blow to Russia’s capital city. It was the latest drone strike orchestrated by Ukraine, which has inflicted significant damage on Russia in recent weeks, hitting the capital city on multiple occasions, disrupting communication networks and energy infrastructure.
TL;DR
- Dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted the Moscow region overnight.
- The strike hit the Dubna Space Communications Center, a vital Russian hub.
- This is the second time the center has been targeted since June 22.
- The center is Russia's largest space and satellite communications center.
- It plays a role in Russia's reconnaissance efforts in the war with Ukraine.
- Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the drone strike.