![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/russia-shoots-down-2-drones-over-moscow-hours-after-strike-on-bomber-plant/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/newspress-collage-23416657-1691625263148.jpg&description=RUSSIA claims to have shot down two drones over Moscow just hours after a deadly explosion at Putin's reported stealth bomber plant. The capital has been enveloped by chaos in the last 24 hours as aerial assaults wreaked havoc on the warlord's own soil. 5 The second drone attack comes just hours after an explosion at the Zagorski plant 5 One person died and another 60 were injured in the blast on Wednesday Credit: EPA Russia's Defence Ministry blamed Ukraine for the strikes and branded the latest incident a "terrorist attack." Air defences destroyed the drones and no damage or casualties were reported, officials said. It is the 12th time in the last three weeks that Moscow has claimed to have paralysed aerial assaults on the capital. Ukraine seems to be pushing the conflict to Vladimir Putin's doorstep as the nation tries to reclaim seized territory in its counter-offensive. The Russian President was already reeling after an earlier alleged drone attack on a tech plant where his stealth bombers are stashed . At least one person was killed in the explosion at the Zagorski plant that sent flames and smoke billowing hundreds of feet into the sky. Natalia Nikitina, 45, died in hospital after suffering horrific burns, while at least another 60 were injured. A massive mushroom cloud erupted over Moscow following the blast, while people were left trapped under the rubble. Witnesses reported a "whistle, flash and a roar" as the explosion rocked the factory in the Moscow region. Early reports that pinned the blast on a drone attack were later denied by Russian officials - but people in the area reported seeing something flying towards the building. However, local officials instead blamed the explosion on an industrial accident at the plant. The plant - used to make optics for missiles, jets, night vision goggles and rifle scopes - has been left "in ruins". The prognosis is set to be another kick in the teeth for Putin, as it is said to have been the base for his prized aircr){kind=link}
RUSSIA claims to have shot down two drones over Moscow just hours after a deadly explosion at Putin’s reported stealth bomber plant.
The capital has been enveloped by chaos in the last 24 hours as aerial assaults wreaked havoc on the warlord’s own soil.
Russia’s Defence Ministry blamed Ukraine for the strikes and branded the latest incident a “terrorist attack.”
Air defences destroyed the drones and no damage or casualties were reported, officials said.
It is the 12th time in the last three weeks that Moscow has claimed to have paralysed aerial assaults on the capital.