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Over 2,600 drones attempted to attack Moscow in one week, mayor says
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Over 2,600 drones attempted to attack Moscow in one week, mayor says

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Over 2,600 Ukrainian drones attempted to attack the Moscow region in the past week, according to the city's mayor.
  • Most drones were neutralized by air defense forces before reaching the capital.
  • Russia's Defense Ministry reported destroying over 440 drones in one night, targeting facilities in the Samara region.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that more than 2,600 Ukrainian drones attempted to strike the Russian capital region over the last seven days. Between August 15 and August 22, a total of 2,652 unmanned aerial vehicles were detected heading towards the Moscow region, Sobyanin stated on social media.

Between August 15 and August 22, 2,652 unmanned aerial vehicles were heading towards the Moscow region.

— Sergei SobyaninThe Moscow mayor reported the number of drones that attempted to attack the capital region.

Sobyanin emphasized that the majority of these drones were intercepted and neutralized by Russian air defense systems before they could reach their intended targets within the city. Approximately 500 drones were reportedly downed near Moscow itself, indicating a significant defensive effort by Russian forces.

The majority were neutralized by air defense forces before approaching the capital.

— Sergei SobyaninSobyanin stated that Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted most of the incoming drones.

Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced the destruction of over 440 enemy drones during a single night. The ministry also reported that these drone attacks targeted an e-commerce warehouse and a refinery located in the Samara region, highlighting the widespread nature of the aerial assaults.

About 500 drones were neutralized near Moscow.

— Sergei SobyaninThe mayor provided a specific figure for drones downed in the immediate vicinity of Moscow.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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