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Over 400 Drones Targeted Moscow; Most Intercepted, Says Mayor

More than 400 hostile drones were launched toward Moscow overnight, with most intercepted before reaching the city, according to the mayor.

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Over 400 Drones Targeted Moscow; Most Intercepted, Says Mayor
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The mayor of Moscow announced on Monday that over 400 drones were launched toward the Moscow region during the night between Sunday and Monday, with the majority being shot down.

Sergey Sobyanin wrote on the Telegram app: "Between 8:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., more than 400 hostile drones headed toward the Moscow area."

He added that most of these drones were neutralized by air defense forces while still distant from the city, and 85 drones were destroyed as they approached Moscow.

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