Russian Air Defences Intercept Ten Ukrainian Drones Targeting Moscow and Shoot Down Thirty‑Seven Over Leningrad Region
Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin announced that Russian air defence systems successfully intercepted and destroyed ten Ukrainian drones heading for the capital, highlighting the intensifying aerial clash.
Interception details
In the Leningrad region, local authorities reported the downing of thirty‑seven Ukrainian drones, with minor damage near the Ost‑Luga port as some wreckage fell.
Conflict background
The aerial confrontations have escalated in recent days, with Kyiv accused of using drones and artillery against Russian civilian targets, while Russian forces retaliate by striking Ukrainian military infrastructure, weapon depots and repair workshops.
The Russian defence ministry stated that within a twelve‑hour window its air‑defence systems shot down a total of 196 Ukrainian drones across several Russian regions, including the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
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