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The Moscow region is hit by almost 800 drones as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village
PBS • • general
Key Points:
- Ukrainian forces launched nearly 800 drones in one of their largest attacks on Russia since the invasion began over four years ago, following a similar drone salvo just two days prior.
- A Russian missile strike on Pechenihy village in Ukraine's Kharkiv region killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 17, destroying homes and local infrastructure; Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vowed retaliation.
- Russia intercepted 791 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including over Crimea and near Moscow, with no reported major damage or casualties in Russia, though some injuries and property damage occurred near the capital.
- Russian state media largely muted coverage of the drone attack on Moscow, while some outlets acknowledged it as one of the largest assaults on the capital since summer began.
- The UK reaffirmed its support for Ukraine amid Russian warnings over British-made drones used in attacks on Russian territory, with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham emphasizing continued assistance for Ukraine's defense.
