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Russia-Ukraine Drone War Escalates

Record drone attacks exchanged between Russia and Ukraine; Russia launched 145 drones on Ukraine, while Ukraine launched 34 on Moscow.

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What is a Shahed drone?: The Shahed drones used by Russia are inexpensive, one-way attack drones that are 'fire and forget,' meaning they are programmed and launched independently towards their targets.
What were the consequences of the attacks?: The attacks resulted in temporary flight restrictions at two Moscow airports, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky, and caused minor damage including two house fires from falling drone shrapnel in the Ramenskoye region.
Describe the Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow.: Ukraine launched its largest-ever drone attack on Moscow overnight, targeting two airports and causing temporary flight restrictions. All 34 drones were shot down by Russian air defenses, resulting in minor damage and one injury.
What is the broader context of the recent escalation in drone strikes?: Both countries have escalated their use of drone strikes recently. Russia used over 800 guided aerial bombs, 600 strike drones, and nearly 20 missiles this week alone, according to Ukrainian President Zelensky.
What was the scale of the Russian drone attack on Ukraine on Saturday night?: Russia launched a record 145 Shahed drones on Saturday night, the largest single-night attack of the war, targeting Ukraine. Ukraine's air defenses shot down 62 drones, while others were lost or left Ukrainian airspace.

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