Air defense systems are currently operational across various regions of Russia, including Crimea, Moscow, Astrakhan, and Kursk.
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Updated Jun 21
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What happened
Air defense systems are currently operational across various regions of Russia, including Crimea, Moscow, Astrakhan, and Kursk.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Attacks targeting fuel supplies on the peninsula.1 source
- Drone strikes and interceptions were reported across Moscow, Astrakhan, and Kursk, with debris damaging infrastructure near Moscow.Sub-event
- UAVs were shot down in Astrakhan and debris fell in Lyubertsy near Moscow following reported attacks.Sub-event
Air defense systems are operational across multiple regions of Russia.1 source
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- Zelenskyy seeks increased NATO air-defence support and calls for escalating retaliation against Russia's ongoing attacks on Ukrainian territory.
- Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow.
The entities involved
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Republic of Crimea
administrative division of Crimea
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Moscow
capital and most populous city of Russia
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Astrakhan
city in the south of Russia
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Kursk
city in the south-west of Russia
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