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A drone attack targeted Moscow early on September 10, resulting in debris falling near Zhukovsky Airport, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. and prompted an immediate response from Russian air defense forces. Sobyanin reported that drones were intercepted in several areas, with the most significant activity occurring near Ramenskoye and Lyubertsy.
Officials stated that six drones were neutralized overnight in Ramenskoye, with debris falling close to Zhukovsky Airport. A fire reportedly broke out on the 11th and 12th floors of a residential building in Ramenskoye as a result of the drone activity. Authorities implemented the “Carpet” plan, a security protocol that led to temporary disruptions at Moscow’s major airports, including Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo.
In addition, Sobyanin noted that four unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were taken down in Podolsk and two more in Domodedovo. In the Trinity Administrative District, drone debris was found on a private property, raising concerns among residents. The governor of the Moscow Region, Andrei Vorobyov, stated that a total of 14 drones were neutralized by Russian air defense systems, highlighting the scale of the attack.
The downing of the UAVs and subsequent events have raised questions about the growing threat posed by drone attacks in Moscow. Sobyanin’s statements suggested that the drone activities are seen as deliberate attempts to disrupt normal life in the Russian capital. Authorities are investigating the origin of the drones, but no group has claimed responsibility for the attack as of now.
There were no immediate reports of casualties, but the incident has underscored the vulnerability of Moscow’s infrastructure to aerial threats. Further updates on the situation are expected as investigations continue, with security measures likely to remain heightened in the affected areas.