Jens Asbjørn Bøgen
Russian officials confirms the attack.
Russian officials confirms the attack.
What is happening?
In the early hours of Wednesday july 16th, Ukraine was pummeled with Russian drone and missile strikes all over the country.
Today, Ukranian forces have “returned the favor”.
Drone blitz deep in Russian territory
Ukraine launched a sweeping overnight assault deep into Russian territory, triggering alarms from Moscow to St. Petersburg
Drones Target Moscow in the Early Hours
Between 2am and 3am, Moscow’s air defenses were put to the test.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported three drones were shot down near the capital.
Flights Disrupted in St Petersburg
Operations at St Petersburg’s Pulkovo Airport were suspended around 5am, delaying at least 10 flights.
Russian aviation authorities said the disruption was linked to drone activity, with electronic warfare systems used to neutralize the aerial threats.
Smolensk Intercepts 14 Drones, One Injured
Smolensk Oblast Governor Vasily Anokhin confirmed a significant breach, with 14 drones intercepted in his region.
One person was reported injured.
Fatal Strike Hits Belgorod Region
Close to the Ukrainian border, Belgorod suffered one of the deadliest strikes.
Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov said a drone attack killed one person and injured six others.
Children Wounded in Voronezh Drone Incident
In Voronezh, a drone reportedly slammed into a residential building, wounding three children.
Local Telegram channels and Governor Alexander Gusev confirmed the incident, adding that at least five drones were brought down in the region.
Russia Claims Over 120 Drones Intercepted
Russia’s Defence Ministry announced that a total of 122 Ukrainian drones were intercepted overnight across several regions.
Ukraine Silent as Russian Attacks Escalate
While Kyiv has yet to officially comment on the drone blitz, the strikes come amid intensifying Russian bombardments of Ukrainian cities.
The timing also aligns with the arrival of new Western-supplied weaponry in Ukraine.
Russian Barrage Hits Ukraine, Leaves Trail of Damage
Just hours before Ukraine’s strike, Russia unleashed its own wave of drones and missiles, targeting energy infrastructure and residential areas.
The assault caused widespread blackouts and civilian casualties across multiple cities.
Zelensky Warns of Ongoing Drone Threat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the scale of Russia’s drone campaign, revealing over 1,800 drones had been launched in just a week
The deadly July 9th
On July 9 alone, Russia deployed 728 Shahed drones alongside cruise and ballistic missiles, with Donetsk suffering three deaths and 29 injuries in a single day.
