Russian air defense forces have reportedly shot down 28 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. This marks the second consecutive day of drone attacks on the capital, with the mayor confirming the destruction of 28 unmanned aerial vehicles heading toward the city. Sobyanin shared the update in a social media post but provided no details about damage or casualties caused by the strikes. The attacks have disrupted critical infrastructure, with Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo international airports in southwest and northwest Moscow temporarily closing operations. Civil aviation authority Rosaviatsia announced the shutdowns due to the ongoing drone threats. Similar disruptions occurred on Saturday, when three of Moscow’s four local airports—Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky—suspended flights for several hours, affecting air traffic across the region. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, 47 drones were intercepted and destroyed near Moscow on Saturday. The ministry also reported that between 11:00 am and 9:00 pm Moscow time, air defense systems neutralized 280 Ukrainian drones flying over multiple regions, including Bryansk, Kaluga, Belgorod, Tver, Smolensk, Kursk, the Krasnodar Territory, and the Moscow region. As part of measures to counter drone attacks, Moscow city and the surrounding area have implemented selective mobile internet outages to limit potential targeting. Residents have been advised to use offline applications to maintain communication during the heightened security precautions. The repeated drone strikes highlight the intensifying conflict and the challenges faced by Russian defense systems in countering persistent aerial threats. The scale of the attacks underscores the strategic importance of Moscow as a key target in the ongoing war.#sergei_sobyanin #moscow #vnukovo_airport #sheremetyevo_airport #rosaviatsia
