A Ukrainian drone was intercepted near Moscow as it attempted to strike targets within the city, according to statements from Russian air defense authorities. The incident occurred in the early hours, with air defense forces reporting that the drone was detected and neutralized before it could cause meaningful damage.
Initial information indicated that the drone altered its course after encountering air defense measures and subsequently crashed into a non-residential building along the Krasnopresnenskaya Embankment in Moscow. There were no reports of a fire resulting from the crash, and no casualties were announced in connection with the event.
During the same period, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that, on the night of the incident, a drone was shot down as it attempted to reach Moscow. Parts of the drone reportedly fell in the Expocentre area, though officials stated that the overall damage to the capital was limited and no major disruption occurred.
Additionally, reports from TASS indicated that one Expocentre pavilion sustained partial damage while surface air space over the Vnukovo district was temporarily restricted. The incidents prompted heightened attention to security measures within Moscow and its surrounding regions as authorities continued to assess risk and outline protective actions.
At the same time, there has been ongoing discussion about the development of drone suppression systems within Russia, with authorities reviewing capabilities and potential improvements to mitigate future threats and improve response times for air defense operations.