Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia's defense?
Ukrainian drones are placing increasing strain on Russian air defenses. Recent operations targeted fighter aircraft hangars in Crimea and frontline soldiers. Both nations continue to trade heavy drone assaults with significant interceptions reported on both sides.
What changed
New reports detail strikes on Su-30 hangars and the impact of drones on Russian soldier survival times.
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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Air Assets and Personnel
confidence 70%Ukrainian drones are placing increasing strain on Russian air defenses. Recent operations targeted fighter aircraft hangars in Crimea and frontline soldiers. Both nations continue to trade heavy drone assaults with significant interceptions reported on both sides.
What's confirmed:
- The SBU reported its drones hit five targets and started a fire at the Saki airbase in Crimea, targeting Su-30 and Su-30SM fighter hangars.
- Ukraine and Russia exchanged heavy drone attacks overnight.
Still unconfirmed:
- Russian air defenses are under growing strain from Ukrainian drones.
- Russian soldiers have a survival time of 20 to 35 minutes under Ukrainian drones.
- Ukraine shot down 76 of 104 Russian drones.
- Russia destroyed 21 Ukrainian drones over several regions including near Moscow.
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Russia Reports Intercepting 660 Ukrainian Drones
confidence 50%Russia's Defense Ministry reported downing 660 Ukrainian drones across the country and annexed Crimea on Friday morning. This represents one of the largest overnight drone attacks since the 2022 invasion.
Still unconfirmed:
- Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have downed 660 Ukrainian drones across the country and annexed Crimea on Friday morning.
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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Moscow and Deep Russian Territory
confidence 90%Ukraine has launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the war began, hitting oil refineries and challenging Russian air defenses. These operations have reached targets up to 2,000 kilometers inside Russia. The strikes aim to disrupt supply lines and expose vulnerabilities in heavily guarded zones.
What's confirmed:
- Ukrainian drones struck refining facilities in Russia's Tyumen region 2,000km away.
- The Moscow oil refinery was hit by drones on June 16 and 18, knocking out both primary oil distillation units.
- Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the start of the war.
Still unconfirmed:
- A June 18 drone strike in Moscow launched a tank lid 15 meters into the air.