Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow

Moscow (dpa) — A swarm of Ukrainian drones has become the target of air defences while approaching the Russian capital, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Sunday, according to the state news agency TASS.

At least 32 drones have already been shot down, Sobyanin said, without providing any information about possible damage or casualties.

Due to the approach of the drones, flight operations at Moscow’s Zhukovsky and Vnukovo airports were temporarily suspended for safety reasons. Incoming flights were rerouted.

Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow

Since the beginning of the war ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin in early 2022, Russia has systematically bombarded the hinterland of its neighbour with drones, rockets and cruise missiles.

However, Ukraine is now also attacking targets — primarily in the oil and gas industry — far beyond the Russian border. The aim is to disrupt the fuel supply of the Russian army and hinder war financing.

Notes from APS Radio News

As APS Radio News endeavors to prsesent various sources of news, below is an excerpt of a relevant report that was posted at Tass’ website a few hours ago:

Air defenses down yet another drone flying toward Moscow — mayor

Earlier, Sergey Sobyanin reported downing 23 drones targeting the megalopolis

MOSCOW, January 4. /TASS/. Air defense forces downed another drone flying toward Moscow, said the mayor of the Russian capital, Sergey Sobyanin.

“Yet another drone flying toward Moscow has been destroyed by the Defense Ministry’s air defense system. First responders are working at the scene where the debris fell,” Sobyanin wrote in a post on Max.

Earlier, the Moscow mayor reported downing 23 drones targeting the megalopolis.