Edward Marchesi In the dead of night, Ukrainian forces launched a multi-pronged operation, targeting a number of Russian targets. Among those hit was the city of Lipetsk , located about 335 kilometers from the eastern border, which was the scene of a drone strike that caused widespread explosions and left one injured person in urgent care.
Drone attack on Lipetsk
According to the regional governor, the unmanned aircraft released fragments that landed on a multi-story building, damaging windows and triggering a series of explosions in several areas of the city center. One person was injured and received treatment in hospital. The target of this attack has been linked to the major Novolipetsk steel mill, which supplies approximately 20% of Russia's total crude steel production and is the largest domestic steelmaking facility.
The choice to target Lipetsk was no coincidence: Novolipetsk's production capacity makes it a focal point for the Russian economy, especially during a period of intense international pressure. For this reason, local authorities have intensified security measures, but the attack demonstrated the vulnerability of even the most protected industrial centers.
More coordinated attacks: Moscow, Serpukhov and Kiev
Massive drone flight towards Moscow
Meanwhile, the Russian capital was hit by a wave of 650 drones between 20:30 PM and 04:00 AM the following day. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced that the vast majority of these aircraft were intercepted and shot down by anti-aircraft defenses, preventing more serious damage.
Attack on the Serpukhov military complex
Another target was the site known as the "75th Arsenal" in the town of Serpukhov , Moscow Region. Eyewitnesses reported that drones struck the facility that produces weapons and ammunition for Russian forces, temporarily halting the manufacturing and repair of war equipment.
Ballistic missiles on Kiev
Meanwhile, the Ukrainian capital was targeted by Russian ballistic missiles . The attacks killed one person and injured twenty-two, including four minors, and damaged healthcare facilities and transport infrastructure. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko warned that "people may be trapped under the rubble" and also reported damage to the section of the metro that crosses the bridge over the Dnieper River.
These events demonstrate the intensity of the ongoing war, with Ukraine using drones to strike Russian strategic targets, while Moscow responds with ballistic missiles on the Ukrainian capital. Tensions remain high, with both sides seeking to weaken each other's production and logistical capabilities.