Russian defenses intercept 71 Ukrainian drones overnight
On the night of Wednesday to Thursday (April 16/17), Russian air defense intercepted 71 Ukrainian drones. The attack included the city of Shuya, from which an earlier attack had been launched on Sumy in Ukraine.
Key information
- The Russian defense forces destroyed 71 Ukrainian drones over six regions.
- The city of Shuya in the Ivanovo region was one of the targets.
- An earlier attack from Shuya on Sumy resulted in the death of at least 35 people.
Ukrainian drones over Russia
During the night mentioned earlier, Russian air defense destroyed or intercepted 71 Ukrainian drones. The attack spanned six regions, including the city of Shuya in the Ivanovo region. It was from there that Russian forces had previously struck Sumy in Ukraine with tragic consequences.
The city of Shuya, located about 715 miles from the border with Ukraine, became a target of the Ukrainian drone attack. The authorities of the Ivanovo region reported no casualties or material losses. Shuya hosts a Russian missile brigade, which, according to Ukrainian authorities, is responsible for the attack on Sumy.
As a result of the earlier attack from Shuya on Sumy, at least 35 people died. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that most drones, as many as 49, were shot down over the Kursk region. The remaining drones were neutralized over the Oryol, Ryazan, Bryansk, Vladimir, and Tula regions.
Recordings of the attack
Videos have surfaced on Russian Telegram showing the moment of the attack on the base in Shuya. They show at least one fire on the base premises. The video materials have attracted the attention of both Russian and Ukrainian media.
The situation on the Russia-Ukraine front remains tense. Drone attacks and military responses could lead to further escalation of the conflict. Both sides accuse each other of provocations, complicating efforts to reach an agreement.
