FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2026|No. 18065
War · Drone Attack

Moscow Drone Attack Prompts Airport Restrictions and Emergency Response

The Russian capital faced a massive drone attack overnight, with over 60 UAVs reportedly downed and airports temporarily restricting operations.

Moscow skyline as drone attack unfolds, with emergency services on standby.
Moscow skyline as drone attack unfolds, with emergency services on standby.
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Moscow residents in panic: how many drones attacked the Russian capital

In Moscow, they complained about a massive drone attack

On the night of Monday, June 22, about six dozen drones attacked the Russian capital, and Moscow airports introduced restrictions. As reported by the portal "Comments", the information was confirmed by Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

Attack on Moscow. Photo: from open sources.

Starting at 3:02 a.m. Kyiv time, Sobyanin reported allegedly shooting down drones. In an hour, he counted 27 such UAVs.

At the same time, Rosaviatsia reported that Moscow airports Domodedovo and Zhukovsky had suspended operations. At Sheremetyevo, "restrictions on work" were introduced earlier – after 2:30 a.m.

Later, Sobyanin wrote about an attack by another 32 drones.

Local public pages distributed videos of drones flying and sounds of explosions.

As expected, Putin's authorities hid the consequences of the strikes. However, in each message, Sergei Sobyanin added: "Emergency services are working at the site of the debris fall."

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