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Ukraine's Largest Drone Attack on Moscow: 45 Drones Downed, Says Mayor Sobyanin

Aug 21, 2024, 07:11 AM

Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow, targeting multiple regions in Russia. Russian air defense units reportedly destroyed 45 drones overnight, including 11 over the Moscow region and 12 drones targeting Moscow. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin described the attack as one of the largest attempts to strike the Russian capital. The drones were intercepted over various regions, including Bryansk, Belgorod, Kaluga, and Kursk, with some drones intercepted 24 miles (38 kms) south of the Kremlin. No injuries or damage have been reported.