Moscow says 105 drones shot down in overnight attack

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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that Russian air defense shot down 105 drones approaching the capital between 21:34 and 02:08 local time late Thursday, according to The Kyiv Independent. Russian authorities only report drones they claim were intercepted, so the exact number of drones launched toward Moscow overnight remains unknown. The attacks disrupted traffic at several Moscow airports, according to officials. No injuries or fatalities have been reported from the attack on the Russian capital. The incident follows recent strikes, including a reported fire at a Russian oil refinery.


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