Moscow Region in Russia Hit by Drone Attack, Over 30 Casualties

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency Moscow, July 18 (Reporter Hou Ming) According to a report from TASS on the 18th, Russian Deputy Health Minister Kuznetsov stated that Ukrainian drones attacked a logistics center in Moscow Oblast, resulting in 30 injuries, of which 7 were serious.

On the 18th, the Governor of Moscow Oblast, Vorobyov, confirmed on social media that the region was attacked by drones from the night of the 17th to the early morning of the 18th, resulting in 1 death and multiple injuries. Debris from the downed drones also caused a fire at a kindergarten in the region, which has now been extinguished without causing any casualties.

Additionally, according to a report from the Ukrainian news agency on the 18th citing Ukrainian military sources, Ukrainian drones launched an attack on a large logistics warehouse in Moscow Oblast, causing a fire that produced visible smoke several kilometers away.

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
30 injured, 1 dead
Activity
Ukrainian drone attack on a logistics center
Location
Moscow Oblast
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
July 17-18, 2023
Equipment
drones
Summary

Ukrainian drones attacked a logistics center in Moscow Oblast on July 17-18, 2023, resulting in 30 injuries and 1 death. The attack caused significant damage, including a fire at a nearby kindergarten, which was extinguished without casualties. Smoke from the incident was visible from several kilometers away.

Key Facts
  • Ukrainian drones attacked a logistics center in Moscow Oblast.
  • 30 people were injured, with 7 in serious condition.
  • 1 person was confirmed dead due to the attack.
  • Debris from the drones caused a fire at a kindergarten, but no casualties were reported there.
  • Thick smoke from the fire was visible several kilometers away.