Coverage dated August 8, 2023 to August 11, 2023

Russia says it downed 20 Ukrainian drones over Crimea following a spate of attacks on Moscow

Headline from NBC4 Washington, on the newest of 3 developments

Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.

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3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

Aug 9, 2023
Two drones approaching Moscow shot down in Ukraine's attempt to take the war to Russia
Headline from NBC10 Philadelphia ·
Aug 10, 2023
Russia says it intercepted Moscow-bound drones for a second straight day
Headline from Washington Times ·
Aug 12, 2023Newest
Russia says it downed 20 Ukrainian drones over Crimea following a spate of attacks on Moscow
Headline from NBC4 Washington ·

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NBC10 Philadelphia
Two drones approaching Moscow shot down in Ukraine's attempt to take the war to Russia (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Aug 8, 2023
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
Russian officials say air defenses have shot down two drones aimed at Moscow overnight.
New York Times
Russia Says It Shot Down 2 Drones Near Moscow Overnight (opens New York Times)
Published Aug 8, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Until recently, Moscow had rarely been a target of attacks over the course of the 18-month war in Ukraine.
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Ukraine war live updates: Two drones downed near Moscow; UN condemns strikes on Pokrovsk (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Aug 8, 2023
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Two drones were shot down upon approaching Moscow overnight, Russian officials said, while the death toll from a strike on Pokrovsk, Ukraine, rose to nine.
Al Jazeera
Russia shoots down two armed drones headed for Moscow (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 8, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Moscow’s mayor says two ‘combat drones’ shot down in the Domodedovo and Minsk Highway areas while en route to Moscow.
UPI
Russia says it shot down two Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow (opens UPI)
Published Aug 8, 2023
UPI's feed description
The Kremlin's air defense shot down two drones launched at Moscow early Wednesday, the city's mayor said, in an apparent increase in Ukrainian attacks on the Russian capital.
WTOP Washington DC
Russian officials say 2 drones approaching Moscow were shot down overnight and blame Ukraine (opens WTOP Washington DC)
Published Aug 8, 2023
WTOP Washington DC's feed description
Russian air defenses shot down two drones aimed at Moscow overnight, officials said Wednesday, in what they described as Ukraine’s latest attempt to strike the Russian capital in an apparent campaign to unnerve Muscovites and take the war to Russia.
The Times of Israel
Russia says it intercepted 2 Ukrainian drones approaching Moscow (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Aug 8, 2023
The Times of Israel's feed description
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Los Angeles Times
2 drones approaching Moscow shot down, Russia says, blaming Ukraine (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Aug 8, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Russian air defenses shot down two drones aimed at Moscow, officials said, blaming Ukraine for trying to strike the capital and unnerve residents.
Digital Journal
Russia says shot down two Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow (opens Digital Journal)
Published Aug 8, 2023
Digital Journal's feed description
Two Ukrainian combat drones headed for Moscow were shot down, Russian officials said on Wednesday, the latest in a surge of drone attacks targeting the
Voice of America
Latest in Ukraine: Russia Says It Shot Down Two Ukrainian Drones Aimed at Moscow (opens Voice of America)
Published Aug 8, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Officials say there were no injuries or damage in Wednesday’s incident, which Russian defense ministry calls "terrorist attack"
Fox News
Russia shoots down drones near Moscow in alleged Ukrainian attack (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 8, 2023
Fox News's feed description
Russia shot down a pair of drones allegedly attempting to hit Moscow on Wednesday, with the Kremlin claiming Ukriane was behind the "terrorist attack."
Bloomberg
Ukraine Recap: Russia Shoots Down Drones Bound for Moscow (opens Bloomberg)
Published Aug 9, 2023
Bloomberg's feed description
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defense shot down two Ukrainian drones bound for Moscow, leading authorities to close briefly two international airports near the capital. Officials in the western Ukrainian region of Rivne reported a drone attack overnight that damaged an oil depot.
Washington Times
Russia says it intercepted Moscow-bound drones for a second straight day (opens Washington Times)
Published Aug 9, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
Russian air defense systems on Thursday shot down two drones heading toward Moscow for a second straight day, officials said. The reported attack disrupted flights at two international airports as Ukraine appeared to step up its assault on Russian soil.
The Boston Globe
Russia intercepts drones heading for Moscow for the second straight day (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Aug 9, 2023
The Boston Globe's feed description
Russian officials say air defense systems have shot down two drones heading toward Moscow for the second straight day.
The Guardian
Russia-Ukraine war live: air defences shoot down drones targeting Moscow and Sevastopol, Russian officials say (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 9, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Two drones downed in Moscow area, mayor says, while 11 intercepted in occupied Crimea, Russian defence ministry says
Los Angeles Times
Russia intercepts drones heading for Moscow for the second day in a row (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Aug 9, 2023
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Russian air-defense systems shot down drones heading for Moscow for the second day in a row, but the attack still disrupted flights at two airports.
PBS NewsHour
Russia says it intercepted drones headed for Moscow, continues shelling eastern Ukraine (opens PBS NewsHour)
Published Aug 9, 2023
PBS NewsHour's feed description
Firing drones at Moscow after more than 17 months of war has little apparent military value for Ukraine, but the strategy has served to unsettle Russians and bring home to them the conflict's consequences.
NBC4 Washington
Russia says it downed 20 Ukrainian drones over Crimea following a spate of attacks on Moscow (opens NBC4 Washington)
Published Aug 11, 2023
NBC4 Washington's feed description
Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.
Deutsche Welle
Ukraine updates: Russia shoots down 20 drones over Crimea – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)
Published Aug 11, 2023
Deutsche Welle's feed description
Russia has not reported any casualties or any damages in the alleged drone strikes. Meanwhile, Lithuania has urged Germany to speed up its deployment of troops in the Baltic country. Follow DW for more.
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Russia downs 20 drones over Crimea following attacks on Moscow (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
Published Aug 11, 2023
Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description
KYIV, Ukraine >> Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, the Russian Defense Ministry said Saturday.
Military.com
Russia Downs 20 Drones over Crimea Following a Spate of Attacks on Moscow (opens Military.com)
Published Aug 11, 2023
Military.com's feed description
Russia thwarted an attack by 20 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow-annexed Crimea overnight, according to the Russian Defense Ministry.
The Guardian
Russia-Ukraine war live: two drones shot down near Crimean bridge (opens The Guardian)
Published Aug 11, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Russian defence ministry says 14 Ukrainian drones destroyed by air defences and another six jammed electronically over the occupied peninsula
The Times of Israel
Russia says it downed 20 drones over Crimea following a spate of attacks on Moscow (opens The Times of Israel)
Published Aug 11, 2023
The Times of Israel's feed description
Moscow says air defenses foiled another attempt to target key bridge linking Russia to Crimea; video shows smoke rising from area
Voice of America
Russia Says It Shot Down 20 Ukrainian Drones (opens Voice of America)
Published Aug 11, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Kyiv is battling corruption in army as war enters 18th month
Al Jazeera
Russia says 20 Ukrainian drones destroyed over Crimea (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Aug 11, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Russian defence ministry says 20 Ukrainian drones were shot down and electronically suppressed in early morning attack.

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