Regional officials report extensive damage and heightened security measures following the incident.
**Moscow Braces for Aftermath of Extensive Drone Assault by Ukrainian Forces**
**Moscow Braces for Aftermath of Extensive Drone Assault by Ukrainian Forces**
A significant drone strike leaves one dead and three injured in the heart of Russia.
At least one person has lost their life, and three others have sustained injuries following a substantial overnight drone assault on Moscow and its surrounding areas, according to local officials. Andrei Vorobyev, the Regional Governor, confirmed that the casualties occurred in the towns of Vidnoye and Domodedovo, which lie just outside the city. The attack, among the largest since Russia initiated a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, reportedly resulted in damage to seven apartments within a residential building.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that 73 drones targeting the city were shot down during the episode, with drone debris damaging the roof of at least one building. In the wake of the attack, one district’s train network has been temporarily suspended, and stringent flight restrictions have been implemented at major airports, including Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo, which serve millions of passengers each year.
In a social media update, Governor Vorobyev showcased images alleged to depict the damaged residences and scorched vehicles in a nearby car park. He added that approximately 12 individuals, comprising three children, were forced to evacuate from their affected homes following the drone strike. Meanwhile, Russia's defense ministry announced that a total of 337 Ukrainian drones were intercepted or destroyed overnight across Moscow and nine other regions.
Ukraine has yet to provide any comment regarding this significant incident. On the same night, Ukrainian officials reported Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and multiple other regions, although details regarding potential casualties remain unclear.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that 73 drones targeting the city were shot down during the episode, with drone debris damaging the roof of at least one building. In the wake of the attack, one district’s train network has been temporarily suspended, and stringent flight restrictions have been implemented at major airports, including Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo, which serve millions of passengers each year.
In a social media update, Governor Vorobyev showcased images alleged to depict the damaged residences and scorched vehicles in a nearby car park. He added that approximately 12 individuals, comprising three children, were forced to evacuate from their affected homes following the drone strike. Meanwhile, Russia's defense ministry announced that a total of 337 Ukrainian drones were intercepted or destroyed overnight across Moscow and nine other regions.
Ukraine has yet to provide any comment regarding this significant incident. On the same night, Ukrainian officials reported Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and multiple other regions, although details regarding potential casualties remain unclear.
