Moscow's Sky Shield: Russian Air Defence Thwarts Drone Surge
Russian air defence units intercepted at least 67 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow, as reported by Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The incidents followed an increase in drone threats over the weekend, with air defences shooting down around 250 approaching drones. The Russian Defence Ministry also confirmed multiple drone interceptions.
Russian air defence units successfully intercepted at least 67 Ukrainian drones heading for Moscow on Monday, the city's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, confirmed in released data.
Earlier, Sobyanin listed the interception of 38 drones, but later updates on Telegram revealed an additional 29 drones were downed, marking an uptick in aerial incursions.
The Russian Defence Ministry reported that air defences shot down 59 drones from late afternoon to evening hours, underscoring the heightened vigilance against drone threats targeting Moscow and other areas.
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