Moscow ATTACKED: Angry Russia's Retaliation Torches Ukraine After Drones Force Airport Shutdown
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/ Jun 08, 2025, 01:14PM IST
Moscow came under attack from Ukraine, as early morning drone blitz forced the shutdown of two airports in Russia's capital. Russian forces claimed to have shot down 9 drones heading towards Moscow. The attack came around the same time as Russia fired drones, missiles and guided bombs at Dnipropetrovsk in Ukraine, killing one person. The attack also sparked fires in Nikolopol district. Watch for more details.
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