Sun Nov 10 15:07:36 UTC 2024: ## Drone War Escalates: Moscow Hit in Biggest Strike Since Invasion, Russia Launches Record Drone Barrage

**Moscow, Russia & Kyiv, Ukraine -** In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict, Ukraine carried out its largest drone strike on Moscow since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, Russian media reported on Sunday. The attack, which temporarily closed three Moscow airports and diverted flights, came as Russia launched its own record-breaking drone barrage against Ukraine.

Moscow authorities confirmed that air defenses shot down 70 drones, nearly half of them over the capital itself. At least one person was injured. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces claimed responsibility for targeting an ammunition depot near the Russian city of Bryansk, with video footage showing multiple explosions and fires at the military site.

The strike on Moscow is believed to be a response to a massive Russian drone assault on Kyiv earlier in the week. Over the weekend, Russia launched another wave of drone attacks, this time totaling a record 145 UAVs. Ukrainian officials reported downing 62 of these drones, with others being lost en route. The attack resulted in damage to the Black Sea port of Odesa.

This latest escalation in the drone warfare comes as the global focus shifts towards the newly elected US President Donald Trump and his potential role in the conflict. Trump’s victory has sparked speculation that the war could be coming to an end, with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressing his willingness to meet with the new president. Trump has previously hinted at a “peace plan” that would involve freezing current frontlines, effectively ceding Crimea and parts of eastern Ukraine to Russia, and putting a long-term hold on Ukraine’s NATO membership.

However, the situation remains highly volatile, with both sides continuously developing increasingly sophisticated drone technology. While Ukraine has successfully targeted Russian infrastructure deep within its territory, Russia has deployed new drones equipped with fiber-optic cables, making them resistant to electronic countermeasures.

Despite the escalating tension, there was no visible panic in Moscow, with residents continuing their daily routines as usual. The future direction of the conflict remains uncertain, as the world watches to see how President Trump will handle the situation and what impact his policies will have on the ongoing war.

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