Moscow Claims 16 Drones Shot Down
2 sources · first reported 3d ago
Moscow's air defenses intercepted 16 drones flying towards the capital, according to Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Emergency crews are working at debris impact sites, but no details on damage or casualties were given. The incident occurred in a heavy overnight attack on Saturday.
Why it matters
The use of drones in the attack highlights the increasing role of unmanned aerial vehicles in modern warfare, and the need for effective air defense systems to counter such threats.
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