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POLITICS ·UKRAINE ·July 18, 2026

Volodymyr Zelensky says "two major logistics facilities" used to ship sanctioned drone parts

“two major logistics facilities”
Volodymyr Zelensky, President
✦ Summary · July 18, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that his country’s forces had hit two key supply hubs in Russia’s Moscow and Tambov regions during a large-scale overnight drone operation. Russian officials reported that the attacks killed eight people, injured dozens more, and struck online retailer warehouses in Kotovsk and Elektrostal, as well as an oil depot in Noginsk. Zelensky claimed those facilities were used to move sanctioned parts for drone manufacturing and navigation gear. The remarks came as Moscow authorities said over 370 Ukrainian drones had been directed toward the capital region, most of which were intercepted. Russia’s Defense Ministry reported downing 379 drones nationwide, including over annexed Crimea and adjacent seas.

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