25 drones shot down over Moscow

According to Moscow Mayor Arseny Sobyanin, 25 drones flying over the city were shot down in one day, the city's press service reported on Friday. Spacecraft operating in the airspace over Moscow are considered a threat to civilian flight zones.

The statement said all defense forces are ready to respond to such aerial threats and prevent vehicles from compromising national security.

Experts note that such a number of drones poses a serious threat to the country's infrastructure, although exact details about the origin and creators of the drones have not yet been disclosed.

Context

Since 2022, there has been an increase in the use of unmanned aerial vehicles in the airspace over Moscow; countering them is considered an important task for national security.