In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine launched a widespread drone attack on multiple Russian regions on July 29, 2024, with Russian air defense systems reportedly intercepting 39 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The attacks targeted key infrastructure across several regions, including Kursk, Belgorod, Voronezh, Bryansk, and Leningrad, marking a notable expansion of Ukraine’s strike capabilities.The Kursk region, bordering Ukraine, bore the brunt of the attacks with 19 drones reportedly shot down. In the Oryol region, a power substation was damaged, highlighting Ukraine’s targeting of critical infrastructure. The attacks also resulted in damage to an oil depot, with firefighters working to extinguish the blaze. In Voronezh, a drone crash-landed on a communal infrastructure object, causing a fire that was quickly extinguished.Civilian areas were not spared from the attacks. In the Belgorod region, a woman and her 16-year-old daughter were reportedly injured in the village of Nova Tavolzhanka. This incident underscores the increasing risk to civilian populations as the conflict intensifies.Meanwhile, Russia continued its own drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian territory. The Ukrainian Air Force reported intercepting 9 out of 10 Russian ‘Shahed’ drones and a Kh-59/69 missile launched from occupied territories. These attacks targeted the Dnipropetrovsk, Kherson, and Kirovohrad regions, resulting in damage to agricultural buildings and infrastructure.The escalation in drone warfare on both sides highlights the evolving nature of the conflict, with both Ukraine and Russia demonstrating increased capabilities in long-range strikes. As the war continues, the targeting of critical infrastructure and the risk to civilian populations remain significant concerns for both nations and the international community.
Key points
- Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on multiple Russian regions, with 39 drones reportedly intercepted.
- The attacks targeted critical infrastructure, including power substations and an oil depot, across several Russian regions.
- Civilian areas were affected, with reports of injuries in the Belgorod region.
- Russia continued its own drone and missile attacks on Ukrainian territory, with Ukrainian forces claiming to have intercepted most of the incoming threats.
Contradictions👾There are discrepancies in the reported number of drones shot down and the regions affected.
While most sources report 39 drones intercepted over five regions, some reports mention attacks on regions not included in the official count, such as Oryol.
