Russia will take the necessary measures if it is confirmed that European Union member states allow Ukraine to use their airspace to launch drone attacks against Russian targets, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday.
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Mr. Peskov made these remarks in response to reports that the Baltic states had opened their airspace to Ukrainian drones targeting Russian territory, particularly the Leningrad region.
“If this happens, it will force us to draw the necessary conclusions and take the necessary measures,” Mr. Peskov said during a press briefing.
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 92 Ukrainian drones between 23:00 Moscow time (20:00 GMT) Monday and 7:00 (4:00 GMT) Tuesday, the Russian Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
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In the Leningrad region, three people, including two children, were injured, Governor Alexander Drozdenko said on social media. The injured received medical treatment at the hospital and did not have to be hospitalized.
Over the past week, Ukrainian drones have repeatedly targeted sites in the Russian region of Leningrad, including multiple strikes on the port of Ust-Luga, a major Russian oil export terminal.
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