Russian air defense systems successfully neutralized 32 drones launched by Ukrainian forces near Moscow’s outskirts, according to local authorities. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported a series of coordinated attacks spanning multiple waves on Monday night, with the final incidents extending into early Tuesday. While no casualties were immediately disclosed, emergency crews responded to debris scattered across residential areas.
Independent reports from the Mash Telegram channel indicated that drone remnants struck Solntsevo, a western Moscow neighborhood, and Reutov, an eastern suburb, causing damage to vehicles parked in the vicinity. Temporary flight suspensions at Sheremetyevo Airport were implemented during the attacks but later rescinded as operations resumed.
The Russian Defense Ministry revealed broader military action, stating that 69 Ukrainian drones were destroyed between midnight and 7 a.m. on Tuesday across regions including Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Moscow, Rostov, Ryazan, Samara, Saratov, and Crimea. This escalation has intensified concerns over Ukraine’s sustained efforts to target Russian territory, with Moscow condemning the assaults as acts of terrorism.
Ukrainian forces have repeatedly deployed aerial threats against critical infrastructure and populated zones within Russia, drawing sharp criticism from officials who label such tactics as reckless and inhumane. The ongoing conflict continues to strain regional security, with both sides escalating their military posturing amid unresolved tensions.
