**Ukraine Targets Moscow with Drones for Third Straight Night**
In a developing story, Ukrainian drones have reportedly targeted the Russian capital of Moscow for the third night in a row. According to reports, 13 drones were intercepted by Russian air defense units flying towards Moscow early on July 19.
Russian Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that the drones were shot down near Zelenograd, a satellite city located about 37 kilometers (23 miles) northwest of central Moscow. However, there has been no information released regarding casualties or damage caused by the alleged attack.
This latest incident comes after two nights of reported drone strikes on Moscow. On July 17 and 18, Ukrainian drones targeted various regions in Russia, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Belgorod, Voronezh, and others. These attacks were reportedly carried out with minimal impact, as Russian air defense units successfully intercepted the drones.
The alleged attack comes amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia. In recent days, there have been reports of increased military activity in both countries, with Ukrainian forces launching attacks against Russian military and industrial facilities on Russian territory.
**U.S. President Offers Ultimatum to Kremlin**
In a related development, U.S. President Donald Trump has offered the Kremlin an ultimatum: make a peace deal within 50 days or face “severe tariffs” from Washington. This warning comes after a phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in which Zelensky reportedly said that Ukraine was capable of targeting Moscow with drones if supplied with the necessary weapons by the U.S.
However, Trump has since stated that he does not plan to provide Ukraine with long-range missiles, and that such an attack on Moscow would be “unwise.”
**The Impact on Russia**
As Russian air defense units continue to intercept Ukrainian drones, it remains unclear what impact these attacks will have on the country. While some reports suggest that there has been minimal damage, others indicate that the psychological impact of these attacks may be significant.
One thing is clear: tensions between Ukraine and Russia are running high, and the situation continues to develop rapidly. As always, we at The Kyiv Independent will provide updates as more information becomes available.
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