**Russia Hit by Wave of Drone Attacks**
In the early hours of June 6, drones struck a Russian military plant in Michurinsk, Tambov Oblast, according to reports from media outlets in Russia. This is not an isolated incident – attacks were also reported in other parts of the country, including Saratov, Moscow, Tula, Belgorod, and Kaluga oblasts.
The JSC Progress Plant in Michurinsk was allegedly hit by a drone, causing a fire at the plant’s workshop. The plant produces high-tech aviation and missile control systems, as well as equipment for gas and oil pipelines. This is not the first time the plant has been targeted – it was reportedly hit in a previous attack in December 2024.
In Saratov Oblast, an oil refinery called the Kristal Plant came under attack. The plant supplies fuel to the Engels-2 military airfield and has been targeted by Ukraine in past attacks. On the same night, a train derailed in Belgorod Oblast after an explosive device detonated under the tracks, but there were no casualties.
In Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed that air defense units repelled 10 drones bound for the city. Emergency services were dispatched to the sites of the fallen wreckage, but details regarding any damage were not disclosed. In Kaluga Oblast, Governor Vladislav Shapsha reported that five drones were downed over the region, damaging cars.
**Escalating Conflict**
The reported attacks come as Russia launched another large-scale drone and missile attack against Ukraine on the same night. The attack killed four people in Kyiv and caused casualties and damage to cities in western Ukraine, far from the front lines.
As peace negotiations stall and Russia refuses to accept a ceasefire, the war has escalated. In late May, Russia intensified aerial assaults on Ukrainian cities, launching some of the heaviest assaults of the full-scale war over three consecutive nights. Less than a week later, Ukraine launched Operation Spiderweb, an audacious mass drone strike that reportedly damaged 41 Russian military planes.
**Commentary**
The recent wave of drone attacks on Russia’s territory suggests that Ukraine is escalating its military efforts in response to Russia’s refusal to accept a ceasefire. The targeting of key Russian military assets and infrastructure highlights the country’s ability to adapt and respond to changing circumstances.
As the conflict continues to unfold, it remains essential for independent journalism to provide accurate and reliable information to the public. This developing story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
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