In Moscow’s Pokrovskoye-Streshnevo park, an ammunition-free drone was found attached to a tree, a discovery reported by emergency services and relayed by DEA News. The device appears to have been deployed by local residents, is compact in size, and carried no ordnance. Authorities are actively tracing the owner of the drone as part of ongoing investigations.
Since May 3, Moscow has prohibited launching unmanned aircraft within the city limits, a ban that authorities say is designed to curb aerial risks and enhance public safety. Local law enforcement officials are reviewing each incident to determine intent and ensure accountability, with a focus on preventing unauthorized flights and mitigating potential threats.
Public statements from former high-ranking military figures and veteran organizations have drawn broader attention to the evolving role of drones in regional security. One spokesperson noted that there was a claim on May 9 that the Ukrainian Armed Forces attempted a drone-based aerial operation against Moscow on Victory Day, though subsequent assessments indicated that Ukrainian drones were neutralized before causing damage. The official reported that roughly a hundred drones were involved in the alleged attempt, underscoring the heightened sense of alert during the holiday period.
Industry voices and security researchers have highlighted a notable rise in demand for anti-drone measures in Russia. A prominent cybersecurity executive emphasized that protection against unmanned systems saw a significant jump in early 2024 compared with the previous year, reflecting a growing concern about drones in urban environments. These observations align with a broader trend in which urban authorities increasingly adopt layered defenses to detect, deter, and defeat unauthorized aerial devices while minimizing disruption to civilian life. (Source: DEA News)