According to a report on the WeChat public account 'Chinese Embassy in Russia' dated July 20th, a spokesperson for my embassy in Russia answered questions regarding three Chinese citizens who were injured in an unmanned aircraft attack in Moscow Oblast.
According to Russian media reports, Moscow Oblast suffered an attack by drones between the night of July 19th and the early hours of July 20th, resulting in several injuries, including Chinese citizens. Can the embassy confirm this information?
Answer: During the drone attack in Moscow Oblast on the night of July 19 and early morning of July 20, three Chinese citizens were injured. Currently, two victims are receiving treatment at local hospitals, and their conditions are generally stable with no life-threatening injuries. The other victim has been discharged from the hospital and returned to China for further treatment today. The Chinese Embassy in Russia immediately activated its emergency response mechanism, sending personnel to visit and comfort the victims. It has also requested the Russian side to take all necessary measures to treat the injured effectively and to ensure the safety of the Chinese citizens in Russia. The embassy reminds Chinese citizens in Russia to strengthen their safety precautions and to contact the embassy or consulates promptly in case of emergencies.
On the 20th local time, Governor Vorobyov of Moscow Oblast reported on social media that between the night of the 19th and early morning of the 20th, Ukrainian troops used drones to attack the state, resulting in 10 people being injured, including 3 Chinese citizens. They are currently receiving treatment at local hospitals.
According to Vorobiyov, the attack resulted in injuries to 10 people, including one child. Some of the injured suffered from shrapnel wounds and fractures. In addition, the crash of a drone caused damage to several private homes and civil infrastructure, leading to several fires.
On the same day, Moscow Mayor Sobyakin said that from the evening of the 19th to the early morning of the 20th, more than 400 Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow and its surrounding areas, with most of them being shot down by Russian air defense systems. This is one of the largest attacks in the region to date.
