Moscow repels one of largest drone attacks in two years

Moscow region repelled one of the largest drone attacks in two years, with 862 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) targeting the area from the evening of October 29 to the morning of October 30, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. Most drones were destroyed by air defense at distant approaches, while 170 were neutralized near Moscow. The attack caused flight restrictions at Domodedovo and Sheremetyevo airports, with Pulkovo in St. Petersburg serving as a backup for 27 flights. This follows a September 20 attack with over 1,600 drones, described as the most massive, and a 630-drone assault on October 21-22. Previous incidents caused minor injuries and property damage, but no fatalities were reported.