**Russia Under Drone Attack: Ukrainian Forces Target Strategic Targets**
On the night of May 26 to 27, Ukraine launched a wave of drone attacks on Russian strategic targets. According to Russia’s Ministry of Defense, its air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed 99 Ukrainian drones between 8 pm on May 26 and 7 am on May 27.
Despite these efforts, several airports in Russia were forced to temporarily close due to the ongoing drone strikes. Local sources confirmed that air defense activity was intense, but there were no immediate reports of damage from the attack.
**Ukraine’s Air Campaign Heats Up**
This latest drone strike is part of Ukraine’s ongoing air campaign against Russian strategic targets, such as ammunition depots, command centers, military factories, oil processing and storage facilities. The campaign has been ramping up in recent weeks, with multiple regions in Russia being targeted.
**Drone Strikes Hit Multiple Regions**
The drone strikes hit several Russian regions overnight, including the Tula and Voronezh oblasts. Explosions were reported in the cities of Novomoskovsk and Uzlovaya in Tula, as well as in Borisoglebsk in Voronezh. Local residents described hearing multiple explosions and seeing flashes in the sky.
**Airports Temporarily Closed**
In response to the drone attack, airports in several Russian regions were temporarily closed for safety. The Russian authorities imposed restrictions on civilian air traffic in airports located in Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Saratov, and Tambov. However, by the morning of May 27, air traffic in Saratov resumed as the restrictions were lifted.
**Commentary**
The drone attack highlights Ukraine’s growing capabilities and willingness to take on Russia’s military infrastructure. The fact that multiple airports were temporarily closed suggests that Ukraine is targeting Russian logistics and supply chains, which could have a significant impact on Russia’s war efforts.
Moreover, the successful intercept of 99 drones by Russian air defense systems indicates that Moscow is taking these threats seriously and is working to improve its defenses. However, the ongoing drone strikes suggest that there may be weaknesses in Russia’s air defense capabilities, particularly against smaller and more agile targets like drones.
**What’s Next?**
As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, it remains to be seen how effective Ukraine’s air campaign will be in disrupting Russian military operations. Will Russia be able to improve its defenses and prevent future drone attacks, or will Ukraine continue to find ways to target strategic targets? Only time will tell.
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