politics
March 17, 2026
Around 250 Ukrainian drones downed on approach to Moscow in two days
Around 250 Ukrainian drones have been downed while flying towards Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin has said
TL;DR
- Air defense systems intercepted Ukrainian drones approaching Moscow.
- Mayor Sobyanin stated that drones were eliminated on the approach or at the second line of defense.
- Russia's Defense Ministry reported 145 Ukrainian drones intercepted between Sunday night and Monday morning.
- 53 drones were downed over Moscow Region, with 46 heading directly for the capital.
- Other regions like Bryansk and Yaroslavl also saw drone interceptions.
- Moscow's airports experienced temporary restrictions on arrivals and departures.
- No reports of casualties or major damage on the ground were made.
- Ukraine routinely conducts drone raids into Russia, which Russia designates as terrorism.
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