### Ukraine Strikes Back: Wave of Drones Targets Key Russian Installations

As drone warfare escalates, Ukraine unleashes a formidable assault on Russian targets, resulting in casualties and setting off alarms in Moscow.

Ukraine has reportedly executed a significant drone strike targeting Russian infrastructure, including an oil refinery in the Ryazan region and an alleged missile component factory in Bryansk. The offensive involved a wave of at least 121 drones, marking it as one of the most extensive aerial operations in the ongoing conflict, with verified footage showing considerable explosions at the sites.

While Ukrainian officials claim success, stating that key locations were struck, Russia has declared that it shot down all 121 drones, claiming no damage was sustained. However, videos shared on various platforms depict flames engulfing the Ryazan facility, highlighting a stark contrast to Russia's assertions. Eyewitness accounts further substantiated reports of chaos, with individuals fleeing the scorching surroundings.

Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s disinformation countermeasures, confirmed that both the Ryazan oil refinery and the Kremniy factory were hit, spurring claims from Ukrainian sources about their strategic significance in the arms manufacturing landscape. As emergency services respond to the scene, the Kremlin has admitted to the drone incursions but remained silent about any potential damage or injuries.

On Moscow’s front, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin noted that air defenses successfully intercepted drones across several locations, insisting that no harm was reported to the capital. Additionally, normal flight operations resumed at two major airports after temporary suspensions caused by the drone alerts.

Furthermore, overnight drone strikes from Russia have led to casualties in Ukraine, including three dead and one injured, reflecting the grim reality of this multifaceted conflict. As tensions simmer, both sides are seemingly trapped in a cycle of retaliatory strikes, with civil populations caught in the crossfire.

In a related development, the Russian authorities have intensified scrutiny on Western media, labeling BBC journalist Olga Ivshina as a 'foreign agent', escalating the ongoing battle over information dissemination during the war. This situation underscores the complexities of journalism under oppressive regimes as the conflict continues to unfold in multifarious ways.