Top news of the day: drone attacks, the situation at the front, and new fraud schemes
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported a large-scale unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) attack. Overnight, air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 121 Ukrainian drones over various regions of the country. This is one of the most massive attacks in recent times, requiring maximum readiness of defense systems.
Unfortunately, the attacks led to tragic consequences in the Samara region. As a result of a UAV strike on the city of Syzran, two people were killed. There are also reports of casualties who are currently receiving the necessary medical care. Regional authorities are clarifying the extent of the damage.
Active operations continue on the line of combat contact. Fighters of the "North" group reported on the results of their work in May. Servicemen of the 11th Army Corps destroyed six mortars and two enemy artillery pieces. In addition, unmanned systems units of the 6th Guards Army eliminated more than 10 AFU robotic platforms during the week.
At the same time, it was also restless on the territory of Ukraine on Thursday. Amid an announced air raid alert, explosions rang out in the cities of Sumy in the north and Mykolaiv in the south of the country. Local media confirmed the facts of the explosions, but detailed information about the consequences of these incidents has not yet been received.
Due to the security situation, temporary restrictions were introduced at some Russian airports. Rosaviatsia reported that flight restrictions at the airports of Penza and Saratov (Gagarin Airport) were lifted on Thursday morning. These air hubs are now operating normally, receiving and departing flights on schedule.
An important warning concerns cybersecurity. Scammers have started using artificial intelligence to create fake videos. In such videos, famous people or officials allegedly announce monetary payments to citizens. Lawyers urge Russians to be careful, not to follow suspicious links, and to remember that official payments are never processed through such videos on social networks.
To conclude the broadcast—weather news for residents of the capital. Hot weather is expected in Moscow on Thursday, and the air will warm up significantly. Despite the high temperature, forecasters predict short-term rains that may bring a little coolness during the day.