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Ukrainian Cruise Missiles Target Russian Storage Facility Causing Explosions with Hundreds of Drones A recent Ukrainian strike on a warehouse in southern Russia resulted in the destruction of 400 Iranian-made Shahed attack drones, according to reports from the Ukrainian general staff. This loss accounts for nearly five percent of the 440-pound Shahed drones that Russia has deployed throughout its extensive conflict with Ukraine. Footage from the scene near Oktyabrsky supports these claims, showing a significant explosion and confirming an accurate hit on the target. The Shahed drones, developed by Shahed Aviation Industries in Iran, are a key component of Russia's deep strike capabilities against Ukrainian cities, with over 8,000 launched since their introduction in 2022.Ukrainian air defences have managed to intercept a large portion of these attacks, reportedly destroying 91 percent of incoming drones since March. However, a small percentage, roughly nine out of every 100, manage to penetrate defences, resulting in civilian casualties. Recent data indicates that nearly 600 Ukrainian civilians lost their lives and 2,700 were injured due to Russian strikes in the three months leading up to August 31.While the destruction of these 400 Shaheds represents a significant setback for Russian operations, the victory may be temporary. Moscow retains the ability to procure additional drones from Tehran and is also producing replicas domestically in Tatarstan. The Kremlin has invested $1.7 billion, partly in gold, to secure the rights for local assembly of up to 6,000 Shaheds, indicating that challenges remain for Ukraine despite this recent success.