The night of December 28th bled into the 29th as a swarm descended upon western Russia. Ninety-one long-range drones, launched from Ukrainian territory, targeted a single, heavily guarded location: a presidential compound in the Novgorod Region.
Moscow’s Defense Ministry swiftly responded, releasing a detailed map charting the audacious aerial assault. The graphic revealed a complex network of flight paths, illustrating the drones’ journey across hundreds of kilometers of Russian airspace.
The attack wasn’t a direct line. The drones originated from multiple launch points within Ukraine, then navigated a course northward, slicing through the Bryansk, Smolensk, and Tver regions before reaching their intended target.
According to the Ministry, the defense systems functioned flawlessly. Every single drone was intercepted and destroyed before it could approach the presidential residence, preventing any damage or casualties. The map served as a stark visual representation of the scale and ambition of the attempted strike.
The incident underscores the evolving nature of the conflict, highlighting Ukraine’s capacity to project force deep into Russian territory. It also demonstrates Russia’s continued focus on defending key infrastructure and strategic locations.
