What happened
Russian officials said Ukrainian drones struck multiple Russian regions overnight and on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring more than 80. The attacks also hit energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, according to Russian officials.
The strikes hit two Wildberries warehouses, one in Kotovsk and another in Elektrostal, both of which caught fire. A drone also hit an oil depot in Noginsk, north of Elektrostal, causing a fire and prompting evacuations at a nearby maternity hospital and a residential building.
Why this matters for UPSC
The strikes show how the Russia-Ukraine conflict has extended beyond front lines into logistics and energy assets inside Russia. The episode is relevant for GS3 because drone warfare, critical infrastructure protection, and civilian safety are recurring security themes.
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