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#DroneAttack on #Moscow

#Putin took reports yesterday and held several meetings via video call with the security and military leadership. The military leadership reported the destruction and interception of 30 of the 32 (two allegedly fell on their own) drones that...
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were used to attack Moscow and the Moscow region, as well as no casualties or significant damage. According to the military leadership, the target of the attack was military, civilian and energy infrastructure, as well as administrative and residential facilities.
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Security Council Secretary Nikolay #Patrushev made a presentation during an evening meeting with representatives of the military and security bloc leadership. According to the Security Council Secretary, at least 40 drones were used in the raid on the capital and...
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the region, and the purpose of the attack was more a demonstration of capabilities and reconnaissance, rather than strikes. For example, #Patrushev claims that several drones that were not immediately intercepted and destroyed simply hovered over various sites,...
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including energy and civilian infrastructure, for a long time without attempting a strike. In addition to demonstrating capabilities, the likely goal was to identify air defenses and test the effectiveness of different types of drones.
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That the enemy had no desire to strike, according to Patrushev, is evidenced by the lack of detonated explosive devices that some drones were equipped with and the absence of targeted strikes. According to the Security Council secretary's assessment, the military failed to...
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repel a simulated massive strike, the air defence system performed "crappy", and there would be a disaster if the enemy wished to launch a real strike. #Putin ordered "measures to be taken" and closed the meeting.
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