Ukrainian forces reportedly targeted an industrial facility in Samara, Russia, using “Flamingo” missiles, according to the Exilenova+ Telegram channel. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated its air defenses intercepted 598 Ukrainian drones overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that 15 drones were directed towards the Russian capital. This marks a significant escalation in drone warfare, with a large-scale coordinated attack launched by Ukraine. While Russia claims a high interception rate, the attack demonstrates Ukraine’s capacity to reach deeper into Russian territory. The nature and extent of damage to the Samara industrial site remain unconfirmed. The incident raises concerns about potential further attacks on Russian infrastructure.

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