In a night marked by intense aerial conflict, Russian air defense systems engaged and destroyed a staggering 114 Ukrainian drones across several regions, including Crimea, the Black Sea, Krasnodar, and Volgograd. The coordinated drone assault on June 21 targeted civilian infrastructure, resulting in the tragic death of a heating station worker in Krasnodar and injuries to multiple individuals. The attacks also caused damage to an oil refinery and a bus station in the region, adding to the toll on Russian communities. Governor Veniamin Kondratyev of Krasnodar confirmed the casualties and damage, and assured that aid would be provided to those affected. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that their air defense systems successfully intercepted the drones, with a notable engagement involving six Ukrainian unmanned naval vessels in the Black Sea. This latest development signals an intensification of Ukraine’s military response amidst ongoing hostilities with Russia.
Key points
- Russian air defenses destroyed 114 Ukrainian drones targeting Crimea, the Black Sea, Krasnodar, and Volgograd.
- One worker killed and several injured in Krasnodar following Ukrainian drone attacks.
- Infrastructure damage reported, including an oil refinery and a bus station.
