9 months ago
Russia claims 90 Ukrainian drones destroyed
Russia said they stopped 90 drones from Ukraine.
The drones were flying over Russia and the Black Sea.
In a city called Tver, near Moscow, seven people got hurt.
Russia also said Ukraine tried to attack places with dangerous chemicals.
A big number of drones, 287, were stopped by Russia's defenses.
This caused some airports in Moscow to close for a while.
The US President said he is upset about the war and wants it to stop.
Russia's defense department made this announcement on a Friday.
They didn't say why the drones were sent.
Russia's Ministry of Defence reported destroying 90 Ukrainian drones overnight.
The drones were intercepted over Russia and the Black Sea.
Seven people were injured in the city of Tver, northwest of Moscow.
Russia accused Ukraine of attempting drone strikes on chemical facilities storing hazardous substances.
The drone wave caused temporary airport closures in Moscow, delaying or cancelling around 200 flights.
- Who
- Russia's Ministry of Defence, Major General Alexey Rtishchev, US President Donald Trump
- What
- Destroyed 90 Ukrainian drones, accused Ukraine of targeting chemical facilities, residential building struck in Tver
- Where
- Over Russia, Black Sea, Veliky Novgorod, Rossosh, Donetsk, Lugansk regions, Tver
- When
- Overnight on December 12
- Why
- Not explicitly stated by Russia; US President expressed concern over stalled peace efforts
Russia
Ukraine
Drone Attacks
Russia
Russia claims Ukraine launched drone attacks on chemical facilities and residential areas, which were intercepted.
Ukraine
Ukraine has not publicly confirmed or denied the attacks.
Chemical Facilities
Russia
Russia accuses Ukraine of targeting chemical facilities, risking civilian exposure to hazardous substances.
Ukraine
Ukraine has not publicly responded to these accusations.
Key facts
- Drones Destroyed
- 90 (Russia's claim), 287 (Moscow Times report)
- Location
- Russia and Black Sea
- Injured in Tver
- 7
- Distance from Moscow
- 181 km (112 miles)
- Date
- December 12
- Chemical Facilities Targeted
- Veliky Novgorod, Rossosh, Donetsk, Lugansk regions
- Airport Closures
- Moscow airports temporarily closed, 200 flights delayed or cancelled
- US President's Statement
- Donald Trump expressed frustration with both Kyiv and Moscow, warning of potential escalation.
Timeline
Russia pounded Kharkiv with drones and missiles.
Ukraine defends, boosts capabilities.
Ukraine builds, prepares counterattack.
Drones swarm Moscow, 90 strong.
Russia intercepts, 90 drones down, injuries, airport closures.
Quotes
Donald Trump
US President
“I was 'extremely frustrated' with both Kyiv and Moscow over the ongoing war, warning it could escalate into a 'third world war.'”
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“I’d like to see the killing stop. Twenty-five thousand people died last month, mostly soldiers. I would love to see it stop.”
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Major General Alexey Rtishchev
Chief of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection Troops
“Sites in Veliky Novgorod and the town of Rossosh in the Voronezh region were targeted.”
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Karoline Leavitt
Press secretary of Donald Trump
“The president 'doesn’t want any more talk' and wants the conflict to end, adding that special envoy Steve Witkoff remained in contact with both sides.”
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Alexander Dronov
Regional governor of Veliky Novgorod
“19 drones were downed, one person was injured and damage to buildings was 'insignificant.'”
firstpost.com
Sources
Russia attacked energy facilities in southern Ukrainian Odesa region, officials say
Russia says Ukraine targeted chemical sites, record drone wave disrupts Moscow flights
Russia destroys 90 Ukrainian drones overnight, defence ministry says
One dead in Russia’s Saratov region after drone alert
