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Russia downs seven drones targeting capital, Moscow Mayor says

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Posted on August 11, 2025

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian air defence systems downed seven Ukrainian drones en route to Russia's capital overnight and on Monday morning, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on his Telegram channel.

Moscow Mayor Reports Downing of Seven Drones Targeting Capital

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian air defence systems downed seven Ukrainian drones en route to Russia's capital overnight and on Monday morning, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on his Telegram channel.

Three people were killed in Ukrainian overnight drone attacks targeting the Tula and Nizhny Novgorod regions, as well as Moscow, Russia's regional official and the defence ministry said on Monday.

(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Gleb Stolyarov; Editing by Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

  • Russia's air defence downed seven Ukrainian drones.
  • The drones were targeting Moscow's capital.
  • Three people were killed in related attacks.
  • The incidents occurred overnight and Monday morning.
  • Moscow Mayor Sobyanin reported the events.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many drones were downed over Moscow?
Seven Ukrainian drones were downed by Russian air defense systems targeting Moscow.
What regions were affected by the drone attacks?
The drone attacks targeted Moscow, as well as the Tula and Nizhny Novgorod regions.
What was the casualty count from the drone attacks?
Three people were killed in the overnight drone attacks in the affected regions.

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