Nightmare in the Skies: Russian Air Defense Shoots Down 31 Ukrainian Drone in One Night!
Imagine this – while you’re sleeping, above seven regions of Russia, including the Black and Azov Seas, a full-blown drone apocalypse is unfolding! Russian air defense (PVO) shot down a staggering 31 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles overnight between June 28 and 29. Yes, you read that right – thirty-one!
Where did these flying beasts fall?
- Nine drones were shot down over Crimea,
- Six over Bryansk region,
- Five over Smolensk region,
- Two over the Azov Sea,
- One each over Oryol, Belgorod, Kaluga regions, and Krasnodar Krai.
This night operation lasted from 11:30 PM to 6:45 AM Moscow time, meaning Russian PVO systems worked tirelessly all night to stop Ukrainian drones trying to breach their defenses.
But wait, there’s more!
Just a day later, on June 29, the Russian military launched a massive missile strike on Ukrainian military-industrial facilities. They used high-precision long-range weapons, including the hypersonic missile system Kinzhal, as well as drones. Targets included oil refineries and workshops producing Israeli-made drones. All targets were reportedly hit, according to the Russian Ministry of Defense.
Chaos at airports: Drones paralyze Russia!
Ukrainian forces aren’t stopping at drones over seas and territory. Drone attacks have caused total chaos at Russian airports. For example, Pulkovo Airport in Saint Petersburg had 48 delayed and 74 canceled flights. Moscow’s Sheremetyevo canceled dozens of flights, with passengers stuck for up to 15 hours, some even singing “Katyusha” to pass the time.
In Belgorod region, three people were injured in drone attacks, and Strigino Airport in Nizhny Novgorod is completely paralyzed – all flights delayed for at least two days, with passengers, including families with children, sleeping on the airport floor. Some are stranded abroad, including in Turkey, unable to return home.
Moscow under drone attack!
On July 5, Russian PVO shot down four drones advancing towards Moscow, causing a temporary halt of flights at Sheremetyevo, one of the capital’s main airports. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed emergency services responded, but details on damage were not disclosed. Flights were also temporarily suspended at other airports, including Pulkovo in Saint Petersburg.
What does this all mean?
It’s clear the drone war is in full swing. Ukrainian forces use drones to create chaos and pressure on Russian territory, while Russia responds with massive PVO defenses and missile strikes on Ukrainian military targets. This nighttime drama shows how modern technology has changed warfare – battles are now fought in the skies, often without human casualties on the front lines.
But is this just the beginning? Will drones become the main weapon in future conflicts? And how many more nights can Russia withstand such attacks without major consequences?
Conclusion
As the world turns to new technologies, wars become more sophisticated and dangerous. This nighttime operation of Russian PVO and massive missile strikes on Ukrainian targets are just the tip of the iceberg. If you thought drones were just toys for enthusiasts, think again – they are now deadly players on the global stage.
What do you think about this new form of warfare? Are drones the future of conflict or just another phase in the endless madness of war? Drop a comment, maybe even a joke, let’s see who’s really crazy here!
