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Combined Attack on Moscow: Use of 'Bars' Cruise Missiles Alongside UAVs

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[89488] Combined Attack on Moscow: Use of 'Bars' Cruise Missiles Alongside UAVs


Reports of a large-scale aerial attack on the Russian capital, involving the combined use of UAVs and 'Bars' type cruise missiles.

Combined Attack on Moscow: Use of 'Bars' Cruise Missiles

In the last 24 hours, a combined aerial attack on the Russian capital, Moscow, was reported. According to Лачен пише and ОПЕРАТИВНИЙ ІНФОРМ, the strike does not rely solely on UAVs, but incorporates the use of cruise missiles, likely of the "Bars" model. The ОПЕРАТИВНИЙ ІНФОРМ channel, which presents a distinctly pro-Ukrainian position, noted that the Russian air defense system "proved to be ineffective" against the attack.

Reports from several Ukrainian channels, including Бавовна △ (which expresses distinct anti-Russian and pro-Ukrainian positions) and НУ І ДНІПРО! 🇺🇦, confirmed that five "Bars" cruise missiles were identified in the skies over Moscow. Further details came from the Новини Еспресо.TV channel, which stated that the missiles carry a warhead weighing between 50 and 100 kg.

The reports, which were also backed by Ukraine context and Андрющенко Time, highlight the combined use of various strike technologies as part of the aerial effort. So far, no official details have been provided by Russian sources regarding damage or casualties as a result of the combined attack.

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