Two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) heading towards the capital were destroyed by air defense forces.
“Two drones flying towards Moscow were destroyed by the Ministry of Defense’s air defense forces,” the statement said.
It was clarified that emergency service workers are at the site where the drone debris fell.
Earlier that day, it was reported that an air defense system had destroyed several targets heading towards Moscow. Later, it was announced that more targets were neutralized, followed by reports of further destruction of incoming threats.
Москва
Moscow is the capital and largest city of Russia, with a recorded history dating back over 800 years to its first mention in 1147. It grew from a medieval fortress, the Kremlin, to become the political and cultural heart of the Russian state, serving as the capital of the Tsardom of Russia, the Soviet Union, and now the Russian Federation. Today, it is a major global city renowned for iconic landmarks like Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Moscow Metro.
