On June 22, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced via Telegram that the Russian air defense system had intercepted 59 drones approaching the city.
As a result, restrictions were imposed on takeoffs and landings at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky airports. Operations resumed around 5:39 a.m. after safety checks were completed.
Sobyanin noted that emergency responders were dispatched to the sites where drone debris fell, but details regarding the extent of damage or any casualties were not immediately available.
The entity responsible for launching the drones has not been officially confirmed, but Ukraine is considered a likely suspect.
In recent weeks, Ukraine has been conducting long-range drone strikes targeting Russian territory and energy facilities in response to Russian airstrikes on its cities. On June 18, a drone attack targeted a Moscow oil facility, disrupting airport operations in the area.
In response to repeated drone attacks reaching the capital, Russia has intensified restrictions on low-altitude flights in Moscow and surrounding regions. Since June 20, Russian aviation authorities have effectively banned the operation of civilian drones and light aircraft in most areas of Moscow and the Moscow region.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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