Ukrainian drones target Shuya: Russian defences intercept 71
During the night between Wednesday and Thursday (April 16/17), Russian air defense intercepted 71 Ukrainian drones. The attack included the city of Shuya, from where an earlier attack was launched on Sumy in Ukraine.
Key information
- The Russian defense system destroyed 71 Ukrainian drones across six regions.
- The city of Shuya in the Ivanovo region was one of the targets.
- An earlier attack from Shuya on Sumy resulted in the deaths of at least 35 people.
Ukrainian drones over Russia
During the night between Wednesday and Thursday, Russian air defense destroyed or intercepted 71 Ukrainian drones. The attack spanned six regions, including the city of Shuya in the Ivanovo region. It was from there that Russian forces earlier struck Sumy in Ukraine, with tragic consequences.
The city of Shuya, located about 1,150 kilometres from the border with Ukraine, became a target of the Ukrainian drone attack. The authorities of the Ivanovo region reported that there were no casualties or material losses there. Shuya hosts a Russian missile brigade, which, according to Ukrainian authorities, is responsible for the attack on Sumy.
As a result of the earlier attack from Shuya on Sumy, at least 35 people died. The Russian Ministry of Defence reported that most drones, as many as 49, were shot down over the Kursk region. The remaining drones were neutralised over the Oryol, Ryazan, Bryansk, Vladimir, and Tula regions.
Recordings of the attack
Videos have appeared on Russian Telegram showing the moment of the attack on the base in Shuya. They show at least one fire on the base premises. The video materials attracted the attention of both Russian and Ukrainian media.
The situation on the Russia-Ukraine front remains tense. Drone attacks and military responses could lead to further escalation of the conflict. Both sides accuse each other of provocations, complicating the achievement of an agreement.
