Russia says it downed hundreds of Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow

Moscow and its surrounding region faced a significant wave of Ukrainian drone attacks overnight, with Russia's state news agency Tass reporting it as the most intense assault in two years. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that 620 drones were directed at the capital region between Monday evening and Tuesday morning. He claimed that air defense systems intercepted most drones en route, with an additional 180 downed near Moscow. The accuracy of these figures could not be independently verified, and there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.

These daily attacks have become a pattern since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Ukraine has been using drones and cruise missiles for counterattacks on Russian territory, often employing drones that are inexpensive and quick to produce, while Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities with various munitions. Ukraine defends itself with Western assistance.

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We will have to answer and pay a price for military cooperation with Ukraine.

Adding to the tensions, Moscow issued a warning to London regarding "consequences" after reports surfaced in the "Sunday Times" newspaper alleging the use of British-made drones by the Ukrainian army for attacks deep within Russian territory. The Russian embassy in London stated that the UK would have to "answer" and pay a "price" for its military cooperation with Ukraine. A UK government spokesperson dismissed these threats, emphasizing continued support for Ukraine. The newspaper reported that drones manufactured by two British companies and supplied to Ukraine were used against military and industrial targets inside Russia, which the Russian embassy characterized as making Britain an "accomplice and perpetrator" and a deliberate choice for escalation.

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We will continue to support Ukraine.