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Ukrainian Drones Strike OMON Base in Grozny, Chechnya, Causing Four Explosions from Three Drones

Dec 15, 2024, 09:50 AM

On December 15, 2024, Ukrainian drones targeted military facilities in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, Russia. The attacks reportedly struck an OMON base, which is associated with the Russian National Guard, and were confirmed by Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Eyewitnesses reported hearing multiple explosions, with local sources indicating that at least four explosions occurred during the strikes. Kadyrov stated that three drones were involved in the attack, claiming that two were intercepted by air defense forces and the third successfully hit the OMON facility. This incident marks a continuation of Ukrainian drone operations deep within Russian territory, with reports indicating that the drones traveled over 1,000 kilometers to reach their targets. The attack follows a series of massive air assaults on Kyiv by Russian forces, highlighting the ongoing conflict dynamics between Ukraine and Russia.