Key facts
- Russia has established 10 new drone bases near Ukraine.
- These new bases are located along Russia's borders with Ukraine and Belarus.
- The new drone bases potentially bring NATO countries within strike range.
- Russia has increased its use of advanced drones against Ukraine.
- Ukraine's military intelligence claims responsibility for a cyberattack on Wildberries.
- The cyberattack on Wildberries disrupted customer services and payment processing.
- Previous physical strikes have targeted Wildberries warehouses.
- Russia canceled the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival.
- The festival was scheduled for August 20.
- The cancellation follows an increase in Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow.
Russia has established 10 new bases equipped with launch pads for long-range drones along its borders with Ukraine and Belarus. A report by The Telegraph suggests these bases could potentially bring NATO countries within the strike range of these drones. This development occurs alongside a notable increase in Russia's deployment of advanced drones in its operations against Ukraine.
In a separate development, Ukraine's military intelligence has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting the Russian online retailer Wildberries. The attack reportedly disrupted customer services and payment processing for the e-commerce giant. This cyber operation follows previous physical strikes that targeted the company's warehouses.
Furthermore, Russia has announced the cancellation of the Spasskaya Tower International Military Music Festival, which was scheduled to take place on August 20. Organizers cited circumstances beyond their control as the reason for the cancellation. This decision follows a recent surge in Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, including a significant assault that occurred overnight.