The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine is becoming more violent day by day. This time, the Ukrainian army has given a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin which he is not going to forget soon. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s forces planned a highly effective and massive drone attack on the Russian capital Moscow on Sunday. At least 34 drones succeeded in infiltrating Moscow’s airspace in this attack, which was the largest drone attack on Moscow since the beginning of the war in 2022.
Ukraine gave a big blow to Putin
This attack by the Ukrainian army has shocked Russia’s military strength. Russia had always described its air defense system as strong, but in this attack it clearly showed some of its limitations. As a result of the attack on Moscow, flights from three major airports in the city had to be diverted and at least one person was injured. Although Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed that they destroyed 36 drones and other aircraft in response to these attacks, the attack was a strong message to Putin.
Russia’s air defense made defensive efforts
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Russia’s air defense shot down 34 drones, some of which were over the Ramenskoye and Kolomensky districts. These districts are approximately 45 kilometers from Moscow, located near the capital’s major airports. After the attack, Russia’s aviation authority Rosaviatsiya said airports soon normalized their activities, but the drone attack forced Russia to once again consider its security and defense systems.
Impact of attacks on airports
The attack also had a deep impact on the operations of Moscow’s major airports. Flights at Domodedovo Airport, one of Russia’s largest airports, were affected due to the attack. Flights were briefly canceled or diverted in response to the air defense system, but conditions returned to normal shortly thereafter. Russia’s aviation authority informed that airport operations had resumed, but the attack has raised questions about Russia’s security arrangements.
Ukraine’s new strategic step
This attack could be part of a new strategy adopted by Ukraine, in which Russia is being weakened by using drones and other cutting-edge technologies. This attack by the Ukrainian Army has proved that the Ukrainian Army is increasing its strength not only on land but also in the air. The use of drones could make a big difference in warfare, as they are less expensive and faster, giving Ukraine the opportunity to make its military efforts against Russia even more effective.
Comparison of the first major drone attack on Moscow
Another major drone attack on Moscow can be remembered in September 2023, in which a woman was killed in Ramenskoye district. It was the first time a Ukrainian attack near Moscow resulted in the loss of one person’s life. Subsequently, in May 2023, two drones were destroyed near the Kremlin. However, despite these attacks, Russia had claimed to improve its air defense system, but this attack on Sunday once again proved that Ukraine’s army has become a major threat to Russia.
Russia’s response and future attacks
Russian President Putin has not made any public statement on this attack, but the Russian government has considered it a challenge to its security system. After this attack, Russia has indicated to further increase its air defense capability. Russia has also said that it will further intensify its military operations against Ukraine, so as to prevent Ukraine from carrying out such attacks inside its border.
Ukraine’s strengths and future conflicts
This drone attack by Ukraine has made it clear that the war is now being fought not only on land but also in the sky. Ukraine’s military is now challenging Russia on every front by using new technologies like drones. In the future, these types of attacks may become a new problem for Russia, as they will need to make their security systems more effective.
The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is increasing day by day, and this time Ukraine has given a big message to Russia. This drone attack on Moscow not only challenges Russia’s military strength, but also shows that the nature of war has now completely changed. Ukraine is equipping its defense strategy with new technologies, and more such attacks can be expected in the future.
Russia will have to strengthen its security system to face this challenge, otherwise Ukrainian attacks may increase further. This war is being fought not only on land, but also in the sky, and it is likely to become more complex in the coming days.
