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Russian air defences down 65 drones headed for Moscow, mayor says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 14, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 14, 2026
Quick Summary
On March 14, 2026, Moscow’s air defences intercepted 65 Ukrainian drones over an 11‑hour period, while Bryansk region reportedly downed 128 drones. Russia’s Defence Ministry said 280 drones were downed across central and western Russia, including 47 targeting Moscow.
Russian Air Defence Downs 65 Ukrainian Drones Aimed at Moscow in Single Day
Overview of Drone Interceptions and Regional Responses
Russian Air Defence Actions in Moscow
March 14 (Reuters) - Russian air defence units have downed 65 Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow throughout the day on Saturday, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.
Timeline and Details of Interceptions
Sobyanin, writing on Telegram, said the drones were intercepted over an 11-hour period beginning around noon (0900 GMT). Crews were examining the fragments at the sites where they fell.
Incidents in Bryansk Region
Drone Downings Reported by Regional Governor
The governor of Bryansk region on the Ukrainian border, Alexander Bogomaz, said on Telegram that units in his region had downed 128 drones. He gave no time frame.
Ukrainian Strikes on Bryansk
Attack on Missile Component Plant
Ukrainian forces earlier this week said they had struck a key plant producing missile components in Bryansk region. Bogomaz said seven people died in that attack, without saying what was hit.
Russian Defence Ministry Report
Summary of Nationwide Drone Interceptions
According to the most recent report issued by the Russian Defence Ministry, air defence units intercepted 280 Ukrainian drones on Saturday in various parts of central and western Russia over a 10-hour period ending at 9 p.m.
Drones Targeting Moscow
It said 47 drones targeting Moscow were among those downed.
Sources
(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Diane Craft)
Key Takeaways
- •Moscow’s air defences intercepted 65 drones between around noon and 11 pm local time (0900–2000 GMT), according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin (yahoo.com).
- •Governor Alexander Bogomaz said air defence units in Bryansk region downed 128 drones, amid damage from a Ukrainian strike on a missile‑components plant (yahoo.com).
- •Russia’s Defence Ministry reported intercepting 280 Ukrainian drones across central and western regions over a 10‑hour period ending at 9 pm, of which 47 were headed for Moscow (yahoo.com).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Russian air defences down 65 drones headed for Moscow, mayor says
1How many Ukrainian drones were downed by Russian air defences near Moscow?
Russian air defences downed 65 Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
2Over what time period were the drones intercepted near Moscow?
The drones were intercepted over an 11-hour period starting around noon.
3How many drones were reportedly intercepted in the Bryansk region?
Bryansk region governor Alexander Bogomaz reported that 128 drones were downed, though he did not specify a timeframe.
4What other significant event occurred in the Bryansk region recently?
Ukrainian forces struck a key plant producing missile components in Bryansk, resulting in seven deaths.
5How many total Ukrainian drones did the Russian Defence Ministry claim were intercepted across Russia?
The Russian Defence Ministry said 280 Ukrainian drones were intercepted over a 10-hour period across central and western Russia.
