Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia's defense?
Key takeaways
- Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones.
- After Ukrainian drones hit locations across Moscow on June 18 — the largest attack since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine — a debate was sparked about holes in the country's defense net.
- A major oil refinery in Moscow, which supplies 40% of the region's fuel, was set alight and production appeared to have halted for several days after the attack.
Why this matters: an international story with cross-border implications worth tracking.
Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Fl ZTOn June 18, Ukraine launched the largest attack on Russia since the start of the war Image: Sefa Karacan/Anadolu/picture alliance Advertisement Ukrainian drones appear to be getting better at bypassing Russian air defenses to strike critical infrastructure.
After Ukrainian drones hit locations across Moscow on June 18 — the largest attack since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine — a debate was sparked about holes in the country's defense net.