Moscow's Air Defense units successfully intercepted and destroyed 19 approaching drones directed towards the city. According to city chief Sergei Sobyanin, these unmanned aerial vehicles were neutralized.
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Here's the scoop on the recent chaos in the skies over Russia! The skirmish between drones and air defense systems went down on the wee hours of May 6th, Moscow time. According to Russian Defense Ministry reports, a whopping 105 Ukrainian drones were shot down across numerous Russian territories. The drones were intercepted and obliterated in the following regions:
- Bryansk: A jaw-dropping 32 drones got the boot.
- Voronezh: 22 drones said their farewells to the sky.
- Moscow: The city took a beating with 19 drones bringing the ruckus.
- Penza: A tough 10 drones met their match.
- Kaluga: Nine unlucky drones ended their journey.
- Belgorod: Six drones had their wings clipped.
- Lipetsk and Samara: Two drones each didn't make it back home.
- Vladimir, Kursk, and Rostov: Each region suffered the destruction of a single drone.
That's not all! There were also reports of damage caused by drones in the Moscow area, including a residential building that took a hit[1]. In a more intense incident, Ukrainian drones targeted an elite Russian air base near Moscow on March 20th, causing an explosion and injuring several people[2].
Moscow's Mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, shared information about five downed drones on the city's Kashirskoe Highway, assuring the public that there were no major injuries or damages[3]. More updates on the situation will be shared as they become available, so stay tuned!
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- Amidst the escalating war-and-conflicts in Eastern Europe, the Russian Defense Ministry reported a significant number of UAVs, specifically 105 Ukrainian drones, crashing in various airfields across multiple Russian regions on May 6th.
- In addition to the destruction of drones, the incident in Kaluga saw nine drones crash, adding to the political tension between these two countries.
- Flying dangerously close to home, UAVs were reportedly responsible for damaging a residential building in Domodedovo, Moscow's international airport, causing concern for the general public and news outlets covering crime-and-justice.
- The incident at an elite air base near Moscow on March 20th, involving Ukrainian drones, resulted in an explosion and injuries, signifying the increasing role of UAVs in war-and-conflicts.
- Despite the numerous downed drones and incidents of damage, Moscow's Mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, assured the public of minimal injuries or damages, emphasizing his commitment to public safety and highlighting the importance of staying informed through credible news sources such as #Expert_Mag and the #Telegram channel.
