Russian air defense systems intercepted nine Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles in two Russian regions, according to statements from the Russian Ministry of Defense. The agency said air defense units in the Moscow and Kaluga regions stopped aircraft-type drones as part of ongoing efforts to counter threats against Russia.
The ministry asserted that Kyiv intends to use drones to conduct attacks. Details were provided by the defense ministry as part of ongoing communications about security measures and incident responses in the region.
Earlier, Vladimir Putin’s regional administration reported that a drone was eliminated in the Sukhinichi district of Kaluga region. The governor indicated that there were no injuries or property damage as a result of the incident.
In a separate development, one drone was shot down near Naro-Fominsk, a city to the southwest of Moscow. Moscow officials confirmed that there were no casualties or structural damage.
To enhance defenses at airports around the capital, a private security network is planned. The system will integrate FPV air defense measures along with FPV preventive technologies to strengthen early warning and disruption capabilities for drone threats.
Earlier reports indicated that Russian forces destroyed assembly workshops used for constructing Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles, underscoring ongoing efforts to limit drone production and deployment against Russian targets. [Source: Russian Ministry of Defense]