Moscow drone attack: 51 Ukrainian drones downed over city

fontanka.ru (Russian) —

Moscow was attacked by drones late Saturday evening, October 17, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. Air defense forces shot down 12 Ukrainian drones approaching the city. Within 18 minutes, authorities reported intercepting 25 more drones, and nine minutes later, another 14 were destroyed. The "Kover" plan was declared at Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports, halting all flights. Russian aviation officials said the airports suspended arrivals and departures. This marks a recurring pattern in recent days, with Moscow airports closing at night due to air alerts and reopening hours after attacks are repelled.


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