Russia’s Drone Defense Showdown
In a dramatic night‑time ballet, Ukrainian air forces launched hundreds of drones into the sky over Moscow. The result? At least three brave souls lost their lives, and many others were left nursing wounds that could take a while to heal.
The Numbers Behind the Action
- 337 drones were intercepted across several Russian regions, according to the Defence Ministry.
- In the capital itself, 74 combat drones were shot down while heading toward Moscow—those were the real culprits behind the “biggest ever drone attack” as claimed by Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
- Additional heights of interceptions took place at various checkpoints around the city.
- In the outskirts, the Ministry reported that 91 drones were brought down near Moscow and 126 more were intercepted in the Kursk province.
Personal Toll
Governor Andrei Vorobyov delivered a heart‑wrenching report about a 50‑year‑old man who tragically died at Vidnoye Hospital. The doctors bravely fought his life, even restarting his heart four times, but it ultimately wasn’t enough.
What’s Going on?
What was meant to be a simple surprise turned into a high‑stakes game of cat and mouse. The drones zipped across the sky, only to be met by an impressive missile defense display that caught each one in an electrifying dance—though the dance left some survivors with stiff arms and tender hearts.
Why This Matters
Beyond the tactical victories, this is a stark reminder that war is never just about numbers. Each intercepted drone represents a story of courage, preparedness, and a painful loss of human life. It’s a call to keep hoping for a future where such skyborne threats are a thing of the past.
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Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said, “The Kyiv regime once again sent drones toward the city.
“The head of an organization that Zelensky’s sponsors have reduced to mere rhetoric, stripping it of its original purpose ensuring security and cooperation in Europe.”
“This is yet another signal to the international community to the so-called collective West, which in reality is anything but united that the monster they nurtured, fed, armed and showered with money is now completely out of control,” she added.
“The largest drone attack in history was carried out on Moscow and the Moscow region,” Ukraine‘s National Security and Defense Council spokesman Andriy Kovalenko said. “This is an additional signal to Putin that he should also be interested in a ceasefire in the air.”
Andrey Kartapolov, head of Russia’s State Duma Defense Committee said, “The decision is up to the Supreme Commander-in-Chief (Russian President Vladimir Putin), but I think it would not be unreasonable (to launch the Oreshnik), better even more than one.”
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