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    Russian air defence units destroy two drones headed for Moscow, mayor says

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    Posted on June 25, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Russian air defence destroyed two drones targeting Moscow, causing temporary airport disruptions. Over 40 drones were intercepted in Voronezh and Bryansk regions.

    Moscow's Air Defence Intercepts Two Drones Aimed at the City

    (Reuters) -Russian air defence units destroyed two drones targeting Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said early on Thursday.

    Sobyanin, writing on the Telegram messaging app, said specialists were examining debris on the ground.

    Moscow's Vnukovo International Airport suspended departures and arrivals in response to the threat, news agencies quoted aviation watchdog Rosaviatsiya as saying. Restrictions were also in place for a time at airports along the Volga River.

    The governor of the border region of Voronezh earlier reported that more than 40 drones had been destroyed throughout the day. In Bryansk region, also on the border, the regional governor said seven drones had been destroyed.

    The Defence Ministry, in a report earlier in the evening, reported 18 drones had been destroyed over a three-hour period in several regions extending through central and southern Russia.

    (Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Leslie Adler)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Russian air defence intercepted two drones targeting Moscow.
    • •Moscow's Vnukovo Airport temporarily halted operations.
    • •Over 40 drones destroyed in Voronezh region.
    • •Seven drones intercepted in Bryansk region.
    • •Defence Ministry reported 18 drones downed in central and southern Russia.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Russian air defence units destroy two drones headed for Moscow, mayor says

    1What did the mayor of Moscow report about the drones?

    Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that Russian air defence units destroyed two drones targeting Moscow.

    2What actions were taken at Vnukovo International Airport?

    Vnukovo International Airport suspended all departures and arrivals in response to the drone threat.

    3How many drones were reported destroyed in the Voronezh region?

    The governor of the Voronezh region reported that more than 40 drones had been destroyed throughout the day.

    4What did the Defence Ministry report regarding drone destruction?

    The Defence Ministry reported that 18 drones had been destroyed over a three-hour period across several regions.

    5What is the source of this information?

    The information was reported by Reuters and includes statements from Mayor Sobyanin and various regional governors.

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