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Moscow air defenses destroy five drones targeting the capital

September 19, 2026 at 05:50 AM1 min

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Moscow air defenses destroyed five drones targeting the capital, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Max. Emergency services are working at the site of falling debris.

Key Facts

Five drones targeting Moscow were destroyed by air defense forces, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.
Emergency services are working at the site where debris fell.
Earlier, Ukrainian forces attacked the town of Dmitriev in Kursk region with drones, breaking windows in nine apartments.
No residents of Dmitriev sought medical assistance after the attack, Governor Alexander Khinshtein said.

Drone Interception

Air defense forces repelled a drone attack on Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on the Max messaging app. Five drones flying toward the capital were destroyed. Emergency services are working at the site where debris fell.

Kursk Region Attack

Earlier, Ukrainian forces attacked the town of Dmitriev in Kursk region with drones. Preliminary data indicates windows were broken in nine apartments. Governor Alexander Khinshtein said no local residents sought medical assistance.