Ukraine's Drone Offensive: Nighttime Strikes on Russian Territory

Ukraine launched five drones targeting the Tver region in Russia overnight, which were successfully destroyed, according to regional Governor Igor Rudenya. No injuries were reported, and emergency services are on site. Loud blasts were heard near the Konakovo Power Station, one of central Russia’s main energy producers.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 01-09-2024 08:27 IST | Created: 01-09-2024 08:27 IST
Ukraine's Drone Offensive: Nighttime Strikes on Russian Territory
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Five drones launched by Ukraine overnight were destroyed in Russia's Tver region just northwest of the Moscow region, the regional governor said on Sunday. "According to preliminary information, there were no injuries" in the area of the Konakovo town, said Governor Igor Rudenya, according to the Telegram messaging app channel of the Tver region's administration. "Emergency services are on the scene."

Rudenya did not provide further details. Several Russian Telegram channels, including the SHOT Telegram, reported loud blasts near the Konakovo Power Station, one of the largest energy producers in central Russia. Reuters could not independently verify the reports.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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