In the early hours of July 3, 2024, Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepted and destroyed 10 Ukrainian drones over three regions – Belgorod, Bryansk, and Moscow. According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, five drones were shot down over Belgorod region, four over Bryansk region, and one over Moscow region. Additionally, two unmanned boats were destroyed in the Black Sea as they were heading towards the port city of Novorossiysk.The mayor of Novorossiysk, Andrey Kravchenko, confirmed that the city was repelling an attack by unmanned boats and temporarily blocked traffic in the waterfront area. This incident has raised concerns about the vulnerability of Russian coastal areas and strategic ports.Meanwhile, Ukrainian sources reported that Russian forces launched two rocket attacks and 45 airstrikes, using 67 drones, and carried out over 3,000 shelling attacks on Ukrainian territory. The Ukrainian Air Force also reported drone and rocket attacks on the left bank and south of Ukraine, with explosions heard in Dnipro, Zaporizhia, and Kherson.These events underscore the ongoing tensions and escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, with both sides employing drone technology and engaging in cross-border attacks. The situation remains volatile, with civilian areas increasingly at risk of being caught in the crossfire.
Key points
- Russian air defense systems reportedly destroyed 10 Ukrainian drones over Belgorod, Bryansk, and Moscow regions.
- Two unmanned boats were destroyed in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk.
- Ukraine reported Russian rocket and drone attacks on its eastern and southern regions.
- The conflict is escalating with both sides employing drone technology and engaging in cross-border attacks.
Contradictions👾While Russian sources claim successful interception of all drones and boats, Ukrainian sources report successful attacks on Russian territory.
The exact impact and success rate of these attacks from both sides cannot be independently verified.
