Russian air defenses down most of nearly 200 drones targeting Moscow
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Russian air defenses intercepted most of the nearly 200 drones launched toward Moscow on Wednesday, city officials said. No casualties were reported in the capital, though flights at Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports were temporarily restricted. The attack comes a day after a drone strike killed five people in the Moscow suburb of Chekhov.
The Attack on Moscow
Nearly 200 drones targeted Moscow early Wednesday, mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. Russian air defense forces destroyed most of the drones at a distance from the capital, and 18 more were shot down as they approached the city. Flight restrictions were briefly imposed at Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports to ensure safety, but both airports have returned to normal operations. No casualties or damage were reported inside Moscow.
Regional Drone Attacks
The Moscow region has been repeatedly targeted by drone attacks. On August 4, five people were killed in Chekhov when a drone struck a residential area. Officials have not provided details on the origin of the drones.
What's Next
Moscow authorities are expected to review air defense protocols after the second major attack in two days. It remains unclear whether the scale of Wednesday's operation indicates an escalation in Ukraine's aerial campaign or a one-off increase in sorties.
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Russian air defenses down most of nearly 200 drones targeting Moscow
