Moscow, June 9 — Avia.pro. The airspace of the capital region was subjected to a large-scale attack using unmanned aerial vehiclesRussian air defense systems are continuously working to intercept and destroy air targets on the distant approaches to the city.

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Drone attack in Moscow region on June 9: How many drones were shot down, consequences

 

According to Moscow authorities, air defense units on duty promptly detected and shot down the 21st unmanned aerial vehicle during the attack. A short time later, another drone heading toward the metropolis was destroyed in the skies over the Moscow region.

The news outlet "Beware, Moscow," citing city officials, confirmed that the air attack on the capital continued around 2:00 PM. Air defense crews successfully destroyed two more enemy drones. Emergency and operational services specialists are currently deployed and working at all crash sites where the recovered fragments and debris were found.