On the M3 highway in the Kaluga region, traffic has resumed after authorities completed the work to clear the fallout from the recent drone incident. According to a regional emergency services press briefing, the road was reopened once the site was secured and debris cleared. The press service for the Ministry of Emergencies confirmed that the M-3 road is now open to traffic after the measures were finished.
Earlier on the morning of June 5, the Governor of the Kaluga Region, Vladislav Shapsha, stated that two unmanned aerial vehicles had crashed on the M3 corridor in Kaluga. He noted that one drone made a hard landing near kilometer 299, and the other near kilometer 283. Video footage later circulated online showing the two drones involved in the incident along the M3 highway.
Local responders in the Kirovsky district, tasked with documenting the incident, identified the crash site and began the process of on-site assessment and recovery. A source from emergency services told the news agency that the drone involved in the incident was completely destroyed by an explosion, leaving little remains of the aircraft.
The response teams worked to secure the area, manage traffic flow, and determine any potential risk to nearby road users. Investigations into the drone activity and the sequence of events that led to the crash continue, with authorities emphasizing public safety and rapid clearance as the top priorities.
Officials indicated that there is no immediate danger to motorists, and precautionary measures remained in place to prevent any secondary incidents while the site was evaluated and cleaned. The incident underscores the growing presence of unmanned aerial systems in the region and the importance of robust safety protocols to safeguard critical transportation corridors.
Residents and travelers were advised to monitor official channels for updates on traffic conditions and potential future restrictions. While the situation is stabilizing, authorities reiterated their commitment to a transparent briefing process as more details become available. In this situation, coordination between regional authorities, emergency services, and transportation agencies proved essential to restoring normal traffic flow swiftly and safely.
The events surrounding the M3 crash are being reviewed in the context of broader regional security and airspace management efforts. As investigators gather evidence and assess the site, the priority remains ensuring public safety, preventing further disruptions, and maintaining reliable transit along major routes within the Kaluga region. The region’s leadership stressed that ongoing monitoring and rapid response capabilities will be maintained to address any similar incidents in the future. (citation: TASS, regional emergency services)