Russian officials say a large drone assault, blamed on Ukraine, hit a residential block and a tyre recycling plant near Moscow, sparking major fires. Local reports also describe warehouse blazes in Koledino affecting logistics firm 3PL and an online wholesaler, Wildberries. Moscow authorities say roughly 390 drones were launched toward the city and 81 were shot down as they neared Moscow. Claims of nearly 60 dead and about 500 wounded were reported by Russian sources but have not been independently verified.
Large-Scale Drone Strike Near Moscow Hits Residential Block and Tyre Recycling Plant, Officials Say
FILE PHOTO - Mayor of Moscow Sergei Sobyanin speaks at his inauguration ceremony. (is associated with: «Drones strike homes and recycling plant near Moscow») -/Kremlin/dpa
Russian authorities said on Tuesday that a large-scale drone attack, which they attribute to Ukraine, caused significant damage in the Moscow region, striking a residential block and a tyre recycling facility and triggering major fires.
Details of the Incident
Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov reported on Telegram that a drone struck a block of flats. "In addition, tyres on an open area caught fire after a drone came down," he wrote. Officials said the devices hit a recycling plant where tyres are processed into crumb rubber, and images from the scene indicate a substantial blaze.
Warehouse Fires Near Koledino
Local media and officials reported that a warehouse belonging to logistics firm 3PL in the village of Koledino, south of Moscow, was on fire. Nearby is a warehouse operated by online wholesaler Wildberries, which sources say has been targeted several times by strikes in recent days.
Official Claims on Scale and Casualties
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said about 390 drones were launched toward the city; he added that the majority were intercepted before reaching Moscow and that 81 were shot down as they approached the capital. So far, no independent confirmation of civilian casualties has been made public.
Russian special envoy Rodion Miroschnik told the state news agency TASS that Ukrainian strikes had killed nearly 60 civilians and wounded about 500 over the past week. These figures have not been independently verified.
Context and Verification
Independent verification of the Russian casualty figures and many details of the attack is currently lacking. While reports of civilian harm on the Russian side have increased recently, observers note that the scale of damage and casualties attributed to Ukrainian strikes remains far smaller than the widespread destruction documented in Ukraine during Russia's campaign.
Investigations and assessments by independent monitors and journalists are ongoing. The situation remains fluid and authorities on all sides may provide further updates.
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