Moscow authorities report that Russian air defenses shoot down nearly 60 drones over the capital region, while multiple airports reopen following the incident. According to local reports cited by outlets, the Defence Ministry says the overnight drone attack was met by air-defense systems that downed close to 60 drones in and around Moscow. Separate reporting also cites a larger overnight total of 301 drones destroyed across Ukraine and areas Russia occupies, as stated by the Russian Defence Ministry.
Authorities indicate that after the interception operation, aviation services resume and airports reopen. The reports do not attribute the cause of the drone launches to a specific actor beyond the ongoing drone campaign. They also do not provide detailed information on casualties or damage in the Moscow area in the excerpts available, focusing instead on the defensive actions, the reported number of drones intercepted, and the reopening of airports.
Overall, the sources agree on the scale of drone interceptions reported by Russian authorities and the decision to restore air traffic after the threat subsides.
