**Russian Air Defense Systems Take Down 105 Ukrainian Drones**
In a dramatic overnight operation, Russian air defense systems successfully shot down 105 Ukrainian drones on May 22. The attack was widespread, with the drones targeted across multiple regions in Russia.
The majority of the drones were intercepted over Moscow Oblast, where Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that all the drones were flying towards the Russian capital. This is not the first time Ukraine has launched a drone attack on Moscow. In recent weeks, there have been an increasing number of Ukrainian drone incursions into Russian territory.
**Airports Temporarily Closed Due to Drone Attack**
As a result of the drone attack, all four major airports in Moscow – Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky – were temporarily closed. Additionally, airports in Tambov and Vladimir were also shut down as a precautionary measure.
**Damage Reported in Tula Oblast**
In Tula Oblast, one of the drones crashed into the roof of an apartment building, causing damage to residential and non-residential buildings. Governor Dmitry Milyaev reported that there were no casualties, but the incident highlights the potential risks posed by Ukrainian drone attacks.
**Russian Authorities Report No Other Damage or Casualties**
Despite the widespread nature of the attack, Russian authorities have not reported any other damage or casualties. Ukraine has not commented on the incident, and it is unclear what motivated the drone attack.
**Ukraine’s Drone Warfare Strategy**
This latest attack is part of Ukraine’s strategy to launch drone attacks against Russian military and industrial facilities in the rear. By targeting these areas, Ukraine aims to undermine Russia’s ability to wage its all-out war. As the conflict continues to escalate, it is clear that both sides are willing to take risks to gain an upper hand.
**A Growing Trend of Ukrainian Drone Incursions**
The incident on May 22 marks a growing trend of Ukrainian drone incursions into Russian territory in recent weeks. Just a day before, Ukrainian drones struck Russia’s Bolkhov semiconductor plant in Oryol Oblast, which produces parts for Sukhoi warplanes and Iskander and Kinzhal missiles.
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