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Russia claims to have downed 902 Ukrainian drones in overnight barrage
Moscow's air defences reportedly intercepted a massive wave of Ukrainian drone attacks, though the assault caused significant disruption to airport operations across the Russian capital. Vnukovo Airport suspended flights for over eight hours as a result of the overnight strike.
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Russian defence officials said they shot down 902 Ukrainian drones during an overnight assault, marking another escalation in the aerial campaign between the two nations. The scale of the attack underscores the intensifying use of unmanned aerial systems in the conflict.
The drone strikes disrupted civilian aviation across Moscow, with Vnukovo Airport forced to suspend flight operations for more than eight hours, airport authorities confirmed. The temporary closure left travellers stranded and highlighted the vulnerability of Russia's transport infrastructure to the attacks.
The incident reflects the continuing pattern of Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian territory, particularly in and around Moscow. Such operations have increasingly strained Russia's air defence capabilities and caused disruptions to daily life in the capital.
Neither side has independently verified claims regarding the scale of drone losses or defensive successes, making it difficult to assess the accuracy of casualty figures provided by either party. The overnight barrage nevertheless demonstrated the reach and persistence of Ukrainian drone operations deep within Russian airspace.