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Russia's Moscow region hit by massive drone attack, governor reports

From Berlingske · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Moscow region in Russia was targeted by what its governor called one of the largest drone attacks in recent history.
  • Over 600 drones were reportedly detected heading towards Moscow, with Russian air defense systems intercepting around 200.
  • Six people were injured in the Moscow region, while separate reports indicate Russian missile strikes across Ukraine killed at least three people.

The Moscow region experienced one of the most significant drone assaults in recent memory on Sunday, according to local authorities. Governor Andrey Vorobyov described the attack as "one of the most massive drone attacks in recent times," with six individuals sustaining injuries within the region.

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported ongoing drone activity against the capital overnight. He stated that Russian air defense systems detected over 600 drones en route to Moscow, with approximately 200 being shot down over the region. This large-scale drone activity coincides with reports of Russian missile strikes impacting various parts of Ukraine, which have resulted in at least three fatalities, according to AFP.

The scale of the drone activity highlights the escalating conflict and its reach into Russian territory, even as Ukraine faces continued missile attacks.

one of the most massive drone attacks in recent times

— Andrey VorobyovMoscow's governor describing the scale of the drone attack on the region.
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Originally published by Berlingske in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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