"First drone attack reported in Siberia Nalot was targeted at military base close Lake Baikal, said politician Igor Kobzew"

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Several drones attacked a military installation in the Iraqi Oblast on Sunday, which, according to the authorities, is the first specified attack on Siberia.Governor Igor Kobzew confirmed the attack and said the incidental occurred close Sredny settlement, about 150 km from the lake Bajkał and 70 km from the regional capital of the same name.
According to Kobzew, 1 drone besides struck an abandoned building in the close village of Nowomaltinsk.The politician said drones were fired from a tiny truck, although the exact number of unmanned aircraft active remains unclear.

Unverified recordings on social media propose that at least 3 drones were active in the raid.Kobzew added that the launch site remained ‘locked’ and that "there is no threat to civilian life and health".

Emergency services and law enforcement have been deployed.Although Kobzew did not attribute blame, both Russian and Ukrainian media suggested that the attack was organized by Kiev.Ukraine has intensified drone attacks in Russia in fresh weeks despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

Russian abroad Minister Sergei Lavrow accused Kiev of trying to derail negotiations.In response, Moscow carried out retaliatory attacks on Ukraine's defence manufacture facilities, as well as assembly points and military magazines.The attack in Irkutsk coincided with reports of a akin drone attack in the northern Murmanian region of Russia, although details stay scarce.Ukraine has importantly intensified drone attacks on Russia in fresh weeks despite ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

Russian abroad Minister Sergei Lavrow suggested that Kiev is trying to derail the trial.In consequence to the raids, Russia carried out respective retaliatory attacks on Ukraine's defence manufacture facilities, as well as assembly points and military magazines.The attack in Irkutsk besides occurred after authorities in the northern Murmanian region of Russia reported a akin raid of drones without giving further details.


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source:https://www.rt.com/russia/618447-siberia-first-drone-attack/

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