Massive drone attacks target Moscow region
Moscow reported a massive drone attack involving hundreds of drones, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a significant cabinet reshuffle. The changes include the resignation of Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, who is expected to become the ambassador to the United States.
Why it matters
These events signal an escalation in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and a strategic shift in Ukrainian diplomatic and administrative leadership.
MOSCOW/KYIV - About 300 drones headed toward the Moscow region over the past 24 hours, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Sunday.
Most of these drones were intercepted by air defense systems at long range before reaching the area, the mayor said, adding that 45 drones were shot down as they approached Moscow.
According to a TASS tally based on data released by Sobyanin, this attempted enemy drone assault on Moscow over the past 24 hours was among the largest of its kind in recent years.
Also on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a cabinet reshuffle.
Zelensky said that the new strategy would assign each foreign policy priority to an official with relevant experience.
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