Ukrainian forces hit Moscow region with 197 drones in one of summer's largest attacks
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Ukrainian forces launched a 197-drone attack on the Moscow region overnight, with all drones destroyed by air defense, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported. Air defense shot down 180 drones by 05:00 Tuesday and the remaining 17 by 08:00.
Key Facts
- Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that air defense shot down 180 drones by 05:00 Tuesday and another 17 by 08:00 over the Moscow region.
- The August 16 attack destroyed 201 drones, the largest this summer and in the past two years.
- The June 18 attack destroyed 190 drones.
The Overnight Attack
Air defense units destroyed 197 drones launched by Ukrainian forces at the Moscow region from Monday evening to Tuesday morning, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. The mayor reported 180 drones shot down by 05:00 Tuesday and another 17 by 08:00. The attack was among the most massive since the start of summer, according to Sobyanin.
Summer Drone Attacks
On August 16, air defense destroyed 201 drones over the Moscow region, the largest single attack this summer and in the past two years. On June 18, air defense shot down 190 drones. The overnight total of 197 drones exceeded the June 18 figure but remained below the August 16 record.
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Ukrainian forces hit Moscow region with 197 drones in one of summer's largest attacks
