Samara Oblast repels record drone attack on October 30

Samara Oblast was attacked by a record number of drones on October 30, Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev reported. Dozens of unmanned aerial vehicles were destroyed by air defense forces, with no casualties reported preliminarily. The drone alert was declared at 7:02 AM Moscow time and lifted at 9:15 AM. Authorities warned residents against publishing photos or videos of the attack's aftermath, citing penalties for aiding the enemy. Separately, Moscow repelled one of its largest drone attacks in two years, with 862 UAVs targeting the region overnight. Airports in Moscow and St. Petersburg experienced flight restrictions, with Pulkovo serving as an alternate for 27 flights.