Moscow shoots down nearly 60 drones, airports reopen, authorities say
Moscow thwarted a large-scale drone attack, shooting down nearly 60 drones and briefly suspending flights at several airports. The attack comes amid escalating tensions following recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets. Authorities have reopened airports, and Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in casualties.
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Moscow reported shooting down nearly 60 drones, with airports reopening after a brief suspension.
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Moscow shoots down nearly 60 drones, airports reopen
confidence 50%Moscow thwarted a large-scale drone attack, shooting down nearly 60 drones and briefly suspending flights at several airports. The attack comes amid escalating tensions following recent Ukrainian strikes on Russian targets. Authorities have reopened airports, and Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in casualties.
What's confirmed:
- Moscow shot down nearly 60 drones in the early hours of Monday.
- Flights at several airports in Moscow were briefly suspended and later resumed.
- Recent Ukrainian drone attacks have targeted Russian oil refineries and other targets.
- Russian attacks in Ukraine have resulted in casualties, including at least two lives lost and six injured.
Still unconfirmed:
- A Turkish dry cargo vessel was hit by Russian drones.