Ukraine drones kill six, damage warehouses in Russia, authorities say
Overview of Recent Drone Attacks and Their Impact
Casualties and Damage in Russia
Aug 4 (Reuters) - Ukraine's overnight attacks on Russia killed six people and injured nine, as they damaged warehouses near the cities of Moscow and St Petersburg, governors said, while Russian strikes killed and injured people in Ukraine.
Drone Attacks in the Moscow Region
Five were killed and six injured after Ukrainian drones attacked the Moscow region, governor Andrei Vorobyov said on messaging app Telegram on Tuesday. A warehouse caught fire which was later doused, he said, without giving details.
Incidents Near St Petersburg
Drones near St Petersburg, Russia's second biggest city, hit a warehouse facility, regional governor Alexander Drozdenko said on Telegram without identifying it, while one person was injured.
Wildberries Warehouse Fire
Russia's top online retailer, Wildberries, which became a frequent target of Ukraine's recent attacks, said its warehouse near St Petersburg caught fire but there were no casualties.
Regional and International Responses
Finland's Aviation Restrictions
Neighbouring Finland, a member of the European Union and NATO, lifted a temporary aviation restriction area briefly set up in the eastern Gulf of Finland, its defence forces said on X.
Belgorod Region Incident
In the Belgorod region close to Ukraine, a woman was killed and two wounded after a drone hit a car overnight, regional authorities said.
Russian Strikes in Ukraine
Two children and an elderly woman were killed in Russian guided bomb strikes on Ukraine's northern city of Sumy, while four sought medical aid, regional governor Oleh Hryhorov said on Telegram.
Verification and Context
Reuters could not independently verify all the reports. Both Russia and Ukraine deny targeting civilians in the war triggered by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Jekaterīna Golubkova in Tokyo; Editing by Tom Hogue, Christopher Cushing and Clarence Fernandez)
