Russia claims to have shot down over 900 Ukrainian drones; Ukraine claims to have struck Russian military facilities.

Source: Global Times
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The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on the 6th that the Russian air defense system shot down 911 Ukrainian drones, with the locations of interceptions and destructions including Moscow Oblast, Belgorod Oblast, Leningrad Oblast, and several other areas.

The Mayor of St. Petersburg, Beglov, stated on social media on the 6th that St. Petersburg experienced a large-scale drone attack from Ukraine that morning, prompting the local air defense system to activate, resulting in three people sustaining minor injuries.

The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces reported on the 6th that the Ukrainian military struck multiple important military and logistical facilities of the Russian army from the 5th to the 6th, including the Kronstadt military base near St. Petersburg, as well as fuel depots in Leningrad Oblast and Krasnodar Krai. The Ukrainian Air Force issued a warning on the 7th, indicating a risk of drone attacks in multiple areas of Ukraine. The military administration of Kyiv reported in the early hours of the 7th that local air defense alarms were sounded in response to threats from enemy drones.

Classification
Region
Europe, Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
911 drones
Activity
Russian air defense systems intercepted and shot down Ukrainian drones; Ukrainian forces attacked Russian military and logistics facilities
Location
Moscow Oblast · Belgorod Oblast · Leningrad Oblast · Kronstadt · Krasnodar Krai · Kyiv
Unit
Russian Armed Forces; Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
June 5-7, 2023
Equipment
dronesair defense systems
Summary

Russian air defense systems shot down 911 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including Moscow and Leningrad Oblasts, from June 5 to 7, 2023. Concurrently, Ukrainian forces attacked significant Russian military and logistics sites, including the Kronstadt military base near Saint Petersburg. The city faced a large-scale drone assault, leading to minor injuries among civilians. Air defense alerts were issued in Kyiv due to ongoing drone threats.

Key Facts
  • Russia claims to have shot down 911 Ukrainian drones.
  • Ukrainian forces targeted multiple Russian military and logistics facilities.
  • Attacks occurred in various locations including Moscow Oblast and Leningrad Oblast.
  • Saint Petersburg experienced a large-scale drone attack, resulting in injuries.
  • Ukrainian air defense alerts were issued in response to drone threats.