Russian air defense forces countered a drone attack on the Moscow region early today, preventing casualties and all but minor damage.
“The Kiev regime has carried out a terrorist attack in Moscow region this morning. I note, on civilian facilities,” Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said today during a special teleconference at the Defense Ministry. He said eight drones were involved, three of which were brought down by electronic means, while the rest were shot down by Pantsir S air defense systems. According to Moscow city and regional officials, there were no casualties and only minor damage to a number of residential structures (although TASS reported that the drones had “slammed” into three apartment buildings).