Ukraine Launches Over 400 Drones at Moscow, Strikes Belgorod Region Amid Escalation

Ukraine launched over 400 drones at Moscow, according to the Times of India, with strikes also reported in the Belgorod region. The attack occurred amid a deadly Russian missile and drone barrage across Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy renewed his appeal for stronger Western air defense systems, specifically urging the United States to grant licenses for Patriot missile production. TASS reported that over 430 drones were heading toward the Moscow Region between late July 6 and 6:00 a.m. on July 7. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed the scale of the attack. The discrepancy in the number of drones reported by the two sources highlights the challenges in verifying such large-scale military operations in real time.