In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia reported multiple waves of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting various regions, including occupied Crimea, Bryansk, Lipetsk, Kursk, and Oryol, on July 15, 2024. The Russian Ministry of Defense claimed to have intercepted and destroyed a total of 28 Ukrainian drones over the course of the night and early morning.According to Russian sources, the first wave occurred overnight, with 22 drones reportedly shot down: 15 over the Bryansk region, six over Crimea, and one over the Lipetsk region. A second wave was reported in the morning, with six more drones allegedly destroyed: one over the Oryol region, two over Bryansk, and three over Kursk.Russian officials described these attacks as attempts by the ‘Kiev regime’ to carry out terrorist acts. Despite the intensity of the attacks, Russian authorities reported no casualties and minimal damage, with only one drone reportedly hitting an electrical substation in the Lipetsk region, although its operation was not disrupted.In occupied Crimea, explosions were reported in the Sevastopol and Fiolent areas. Mikhail Razvozhayev, the Russian-installed head of Sevastopol, claimed that at least one drone was shot down near Fiolent, causing damage to a house but no casualties. Some sources suggest that the targeted area in Crimea houses a Russian military unit equipped with S-300 or S-400 air defense systems.It’s important to note that these claims come from Russian sources and have not been independently verified. The Ukrainian government has not commented on these alleged attacks. The situation remains tense, with both sides continuing to engage in military operations as the conflict persists.
Key points
- Russia claims to have intercepted and destroyed 28 Ukrainian drones in multiple waves of attacks.
- The attacks targeted various Russian regions, including occupied Crimea.
- Russian officials report no casualties and minimal damage from the drone attacks.
- The claims come from Russian sources and have not been independently verified.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported numbers of drones shot down, with some sources citing 22 overnight and others mentioning 23.
👾While most sources report no damage, one mentions a drone hitting an electrical substation in Lipetsk, and another reports damage to a house in Crimea.
