Russia claims seven Ukrainian drones destroyed over Moscow, Crimea

International

17-09-2023, 09:02

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INA- SOURCES

Russia shot down one Ukrainian drone over the outskirts of Moscow and six others over the annexed Crimean peninsula on Sunday, according to the Ministry of Defence.

At around 1:45 am (2245 GMT on Saturday) one drone was intercepted over Moscow’s Istrinsky district, the defence ministry said in a Telegram post.

“According to preliminary data, there was no damage or casualties at the site where the debris fell,” Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin wrote in a separate Telegram post.

“Emergency services specialists are working at the scene.”

Two Ukrainian drones were also destroyed at 1:15 am over the west coast of Crimea, with another four drones detected and destroyed over the peninsula between 1:45 to 2:20 am, according to the ministry.

Since Ukraine launched its counteroffensive in early June, Russia has weathered waves of drone attacks that have sporadically damaged buildings, including in the capital.

SOURCE: Firstpost