On Tuesday, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that over 60 Ukrainian drones were shot down in a significant assault on Moscow. This incident, which caused minor damage but no casualties, led to flight restrictions at local airports. Coinciding with U.S.-Ukraine negotiations, it represents the largest drone attack on the city in recent months.
On Tuesday morning, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced that at least 60 Ukrainian drones were intercepted in a significant attack targeting the Russian capital. Among these, at least 11 drones were downed in the Ramensky and Domodedovo districts, while details on the remaining drones were not provided, other than they were en route to Moscow.
As a precautionary measure, authorities have restricted flights at two airports in the vicinity of Moscow, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported; however, minor damage to a building’s roof in Moscow was noted by Mayor Sobyanin in his online update.
This drone assault marks one of the most substantial attacks on Moscow in recent months and coincided with U.S.-Ukraine negotiations taking place in Saudi Arabia.
In summary, a significant drone attack on Moscow resulted in the interception of over 60 drones as reported by Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. While flight operations at two major airports were affected and minor property damage occurred, there were no human casualties. This development highlights ongoing tensions in the region, particularly in the context of international negotiations.
Original Source: apnews.com
