Moscow Reports One of the Largest Drone Attacks of the War

18.08.2026 18:26 HotInfo

The Moscow region was attacked by 620 drones during the night into Tuesday, announced the mayor of the Russian capital Sergei Sobyanin. According to his statement, Russian air defense shot down more than 180 unmanned vehicles in the area of the capital. According to available information, the attack ranks among the most extensive aerial attacks on Moscow since the beginning of the war. aktuality.sk ↗

Local governor Andrei Vorobyov stated that three people were injured in the attack. Available reports do not indicate major damage or casualties. Russian authorities stopped operations at all Moscow airports during the incident, which affected transportation in the capital and its surroundings. hnonline.sk ↗

Sobyanin informed about the attack via the Telegram network. According to his claims, the drones were directed at the Moscow region, with some of them being intercepted by air defense before reaching their targets. The Ukrainian side did not comment on the scope of the attack in the information provided. El Mundo ↗

The attack comes at a time of continued aerial strikes on both sides of the war. Moscow has repeatedly reported drone attacks in recent months, but the number of aircraft reported in the night attack significantly exceeds typical reports from Russian authorities. Further developments will depend on whether Russian authorities release details about damage, casualties, and the restoration of air transport. Novy Cas ↗

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