Unprecedented Drone Strike Shakes Moscow's Skies
A wave of Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow overnight, causing significant disruption to air traffic in the region. The incident saw 36 drones shot down, with over 200 flights canceled or delayed. Authorities report no casualties, but the attack marks the largest drone strike on Moscow since May.
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In a significant escalation of tensions, Ukrainian drones launched an overnight attack on Moscow, disrupting air traffic at key airports in the Russian capital. As of Tuesday morning, authorities confirmed that 36 drones had been neutralized.
The scale of the attack was underscored by the state-run TASS news agency, which reported over 200 flights were canceled or delayed across Moscow airports. The largest impact was felt at Sheremetyevo International Airport, where 71 flights were delayed, and 96 canceled.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin assured residents that there were no casualties, although debris from the downed drones struck various locations, including a parking lot in Reutov, destroying vehicles. Surveillance footage of some incidents has gone viral on social media.
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