Moscow Drone Attack: Buildings Damaged, 48 UAVs Shot Down

Overnight Drone Attacks Repelled Over Russian Regions; Moscow Building Damaged Moscow, Russia - In a significant development overnight, Russian authorities reported the successful interception of a large-scale drone attack targeting several regions across the country. The Ministry of Defense confirmed that a total of 48 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were shot down, with the majority of the attacks occurring over Belgorod Oblast. Air defense systems were activated in at least six regions, including Moscow, where three drones were reportedly neutralized. Footage circulating on social media shows the aftermath of the attacks. In one instance, fragments of a drone that was shot down over Vernadsky Avenue in Moscow struck a multi-story building, causing damage to the facade and shattering windows. "No one was hurt," a news anchor stated in a televised report, "but the incident highlights the escalating threat of drone attacks." The attacks also targeted military facilities and ammunition depots in other regions, including Dnipropetrovsk and Sumy Oblasts. The use of high-precision weapons in response was reported by the Russian military. The attacks underscore the ongoing tensions and conflict in the region.