Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Four Russian Regions: 113 Shot Down
In a significant escalation of conflict, Ukrainian drone strikes targeted four regions of Russia overnight, leading to the destruction of 113 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as reported by the Russian Defense Ministry on October 3. The majority of the drones were intercepted in the Belgorod region, where 73 drones were shot down. Additional interceptions occurred in Voronezh (25 drones), Kursk (14 drones), and Bryansk (1 drone).
The drone attacks have resulted in civilian injuries, with reports from Belgorod Region Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirming that a man was hospitalized after a drone struck his passenger car in the village of Yasnye Zori, causing shrapnel wounds. Another civilian woman was injured in Stary Oskol, although she declined hospitalization. The strikes also led to property damage, including broken windows and damaged vehicles.
Ukrainian Forces Leave Messages in Mines, Highlighting Humanitarian Concerns
In a peculiar turn of events, Ukrainian soldiers reportedly left inactive mines with a note saying “Russians, forgive me” in one of the conflict zones. A sapper from the Leningrad Regiment shared this information, indicating that some Ukrainian troops are disillusioned with the ongoing conflict and do not wish to fight. This revelation underscores the complex humanitarian issues arising from the war.
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