Ukrainian Drone Strikes: A Night of Tension in Russia

Three individuals lost their lives in overnight drone attacks by Ukraine targeting the Tula, Nizhny Novgorod regions, and Moscow. Russian air defense announced the interception of 59 drones, causing casualties and indicating continued hostilities between the countries. Ukrainian and Russian forces deny civilian targeting amidst ongoing warfare.

Overnight drone attacks on the Tula and Nizhny Novgorod regions in Russia, reportedly initiated by Ukraine, left three dead, according to regional and defense officials. These incidents also extended toward Moscow, intensifying regional tensions.

Tula Governor Dmitry Milyaev reported two fatalities and two hospitalizations following an attack near midnight. In the Nizhny Novgorod region, Governor Gleb Nikitin confirmed another fatality and two injuries in an industrial zone hit by Ukrainian forces.

Russian air defense forces intercepted 59 drones overnight, including 12 over Tula and two over Moscow. While Ukraine has not commented, both nations dispute civilian targeting claims amidst continuing warfare that has cost civilian lives since Russia's invasion began in February 2022.

(With inputs from agencies.)