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At Least Four Killed in Drone Wave Across Russia as Moscow Reports 81 Downed

Divergent tallies from city versus military officials signal a broader cross-border drone campaign.

Overview

  • Russian officials reported at least four deaths after a large drone wave struck multiple regions, including three in the Moscow area and one in Belgorod.
  • Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defenses shot down 81 drones targeting the capital and reported 12 people injured, with an oil refinery continuing to operate.
  • The Defence Ministry said forces intercepted 556 drones across the country, citing activity over the Moscow region, Belgorod, Ryazan, Kursk, Bryansk, Orel, Tula, Krasnodar and Crimea.
  • Regional updates said a woman died in Khimki, two men died in Pogorelki, four people were hurt in Istra, and an apartment block in Putilkovo was hit with no casualties.
  • Sheremetyevo airport reported debris on its grounds with no damage, while differing tallies from city and national officials left the full scale unclear.