Ukrainian drone strikes in centralRussias Kaluga region triggered a fire at a commercial website, regional authorities stated early Monday, with Ukrainian sources claiming the targets consisted of a defense plant and an oil depot.Kaluga Governor Vladislav Shapsha confirmed a fire broke out at a commercial business following the strike but did not recognize the center.
The fire was later on put out, he said.Unverified videos shared on social media showeda large blaze supposedly in Kaluga illuminating the night sky.Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraines disinformation countermeasures center, stated the strike hit the Typhoon instrument-making plant, which is under EU sanctions for producing weapons for the Russian armed force, consisting of Bal-E and Rubezh-ME missile systems.Likewise, Ukraines HUR military intelligence company declared responsibility for targeting Rosnefts Kaluganefteprodukt oil depot, RBC-Ukraine reported, pointing out an anonymous source.The Moscow Times could not independently confirm the claims.Russias armed force said its air defense systems damaged 23 Ukrainian drones over the Kaluga area.
Drones were also shot down over the Kursk, Bryansk and Belgorod areas bordering Ukraine.Meanwhile, Telegram news channels with links to Russian police agenciesclaimedthat Ukraine fired U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at a military airfield in the Kursk region.
There was no instant verification of the reported missile strikes from either Kyiv or Moscow.A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges.
Russias Prosecutor Generals Office has designated The Moscow Times as an unfavorable organization, criminalizing our work and putting our personnel at risk of prosecution.
This follows our earlier unjustified labeling as a foreign agent.
These actions are direct efforts to silence independent journalism in Russia.
The authorities declare our work rejects the decisions of the Russian leadership.
We see things differently: we aim to offer accurate, impartial reporting on Russia.We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced.
To continue our work, we require your help.Your assistance, no matter how small, makes a world of distinction.
If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2.
Its quick to set up, and every contribution makes a substantial impact.By supporting The Moscow Times, youre defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression.
Thank you for standing with us.Continue Not prepared to support today? Advise me later.Remind me next monthThank you! Your tip is set.We will send you one tip e-mail a month from now.
For details on the individual information we gather and how it is utilized, please see our Privacy Policy.