Ukraine updates: Kyiv ramps up attacks on Moscow DW 07/21/2025
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Ukraine ramped up its attacks on Moscow over the weekend as part of its defense against Russian aggression, causing significant chaos and airport closures there. Thousands of passengers were stranded due to canceled flights resulting from these drone strikes. Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have intercepted many drones, indicating the severity of the attacks, which marked the heaviest since the invasion began in February 2022. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced plans to increase attacks inside Russia, seeking negotiations with President Putin despite ongoing Russian resistance to ceasefire proposals.
Ukraine intensified its offensive against Russian aggression by targeting Moscow with drone attacks, leading to significant disruptions and numerous flight cancellations.
The Ukrainian military aimed to pressure Russian leadership into negotiations by increasing drone strikes in Moscow, marking an escalation in conflict as heavy attacks unfolded.
Russian defenses reported downing hundreds of drones over a two-day period, indicating heightened hostilities and the most severe attacks since the onset of the invasion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed intentions to escalate assaults deep into Russian territory, pushing for negotiations while citing increased urgency for peace talks.
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