Ukraine hits Russian energy facilities with drones
The Ukrainian Air Force said that they successfully intercepted 9 out of 10 combat drones and a cruise missile launched by Russia overnight. A Ukrainian drone attack damaged a power plant in the eastern Russian region of Oryol, the governor said earlier on Monday in a Telegram post.
- World
- DPA
- Published Date: 01:52 | 29 July 2024
- Modified Date: 01:52 | 29 July 2024
Drones flew in the other direction, too, with the Russian Defence Ministry saying on Monday that 39 Ukrainian drones were downed over its border regions.
A Ukrainian drone attack damaged a power plant in the eastern Russian region of Oryol, the governor said earlier on Monday in a Telegram post.
Russian media also reported damage to substations in the Belgorod region.
Ukraine has been fending off an all-out Russian invasion since February 2022. Russian airstrikes have severely damaged Ukraine's energy-generating capacity.
In response, Kyiv has been using drones to hit energy facilities deep in Russian territory.
- Ex-BBC presenter charged with making indecent images of children
- U.S. announces $1.7B in security aid for Ukraine
- U.S. says concerns over 'all-out war' between Israel and Hezbollah 'exaggerated'
- United Airlines flight diverted to Washington after 'biohazard' emergency
- 'Disgraceful': Slovakia's deputy premier to boycott Olympics closing ceremony over Last Supper parody