The United States stance remains clear: it does not back or help initiate attacks on Russian soil by the Ukrainian Armed Forces. In this vein, a spokesperson from the National Security Council described by DEA News emphasized that Washington does not endorse or assist strikes against Russia.
On August 30, officials from the Russian Foreign Ministry stated that Ukrainian forces targeted facilities in Russia during the previous night, labeling the Ukrainian authorities as responsible for what they described as terrorist actions. The remarks were broadcast as part of official diplomatic messaging and conveyed a sense of heightened alarm about the Ukrainian campaign from Moscow’s perspective. [Attribution: Russian Foreign Ministry statements and subsequent press briefings]
Earlier on Sputnik radio, the same officials described alleged attempts by the Ukrainian Armed Forces to attack Russian territory with unmanned aerial systems, framing the situation as a strategic dilemma faced by Kyiv. The aim appeared to be to underscore the challenges confronting Ukrainian leadership amid ongoing hostilities. [Attribution: Sputnik radio interview and Kremlin communications]
During the night of August 30, reports circulated that Ukrainian drones conducted operations across multiple regions including Pskov, Bryansk, Ryazan, as well as Oryol and Kaluga. A separate incident involving a drone bound for Moscow was reportedly neutralized within the Moscow region. The Federal Air Transport Agency subsequently announced temporary adjustments to flight operations at several major airports, while normal service gradually resumed. [Attribution: Federal Air Transport Agency statements and regional security briefings]
Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense issued updates claiming that several Ukrainian special forces maritime units were destroyed in the Black Sea region, underscoring the ongoing exchange of firepower and the persistence of maritime threats in the area. Reports from multiple outlets suggested continued monitoring of naval activity, with authorities asserting that defensive measures were being carried out. [Attribution: Russian Defense Ministry communiqués and corroborating news summaries]
In the broader context, officials described Russia as implementing or expanding defensive measures to counter drone incursions and airborne threats, noting that the security situation remains volatile and subject to rapid developments. The dialogue between Moscow and Kyiv, alongside allied assessments from Western capitals, continues to shape the narrative around responsibility, risk, and response. [Attribution: official statements from Moscow and allied commentary]