Massive Ukrainian Drone Barrage Hits Moscow—Russia’s Air Defenses Take a Hit
What went down? On Sunday morning, a flood of Ukrainian drones focused on Moscow and the surrounding region. Russian air defense reported shooting down 70 of them, with a whopping 34 vanquished over the Moscow Oblast.
More air‑battle details come from the Defence Ministry:
- Between 7–10 a.m., the operation kicked off.
- They also shot down 14 over Bryansk.
- 7 over Oryol and Kaluga.
- Six over Kursk.
- Two over Tula.
Airport Chaos
Two major hubs in the capital—Domodedovo and Zhukovo—were temporarily shut down to protect civilian flights. The federal air transport agency, Rosaviatsia, explained that the pause was a safety measure.
After a brief pause, both airports reopened and flights resumed, proving that aviation still keeps the wheels turning even under a du‑cable tempest.
Takeaway
The drones weren’t just a show‑girl prank. They landed a stern dose of reality on Moscow’s skies, prompting an immediate and robust air‑defense response. Meanwhile, everyday commuters just had to wait a moment longer for their flights.
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Khud Kheda: Moscow Faces a Drone Frenzy
Picture this: Moscow is fighting a silent dragon that keeps coming out of nowhere. In just one night, 145 drones darted over a 700‑kilometer stretch of Russian airspace and tried to pepper the capital. Not muddy waters, more like a sky‑full of tiny flying bullets.
What the Numbers Say
- Out of the attackers, 62 were shot down by air‑defence forces—a decent hit‑rate but still 83 rebels zooming past.
- Junior General Oleksandr Syrskyi, the Ukrainian commander, bragged that his forces have hit about 52,000 Russian targets in a single month.
- The drone onslaught so far has also hit three major airports in Moscow, forcing a temporary shutdown. Seems like a “no‑air” day for the city.
On‑the‑Ground Views
The mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, chimed in right after the spell: “The air defence forces in the Ramenskoye district knocked the drones out… We’re still checking the debris, no casualties yet.” Meanwhile, residents in Sofyino spotted active fires as two residential buildings went up in a dramatic blaze.
Out‑of‑This‑World Tech
In the middle of all this, the Ukrainian general panned loud claims: “Drone tech is evolving fast, and we need to stay one step ahead.” As if Moscow were stuck in the stone age while the rest of the world is streaming in on their personal drones.
Trump’s Take? Not in the Article
The title we were given was “Trump’s special advisor warns Kyiv ‘Crimea is gone’.” No link to that at all in the body. It appears to be a mis‑label or a joke about the difference between what the headline says and what the rest tells us.
Bottom line: Moscow’s sky has turned into a high‑stakes playfield, with drones looming like a swarm of angry bees. The city is working hard to keep the skies safe—while the world watches to see whose drone game is stronger.
