Russia’s Defence Ministry reported downing 220 Ukrainian drones in nine hours, including 24 targeting Moscow. Sergei Sobyanin said 27 drones were intercepted near the city since 5 p.m.
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Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Thursday (February 26) its air defence units had downed 220 Ukrainian drones over a nine-hour period, including 24 headed for Moscow.
The latest ministry statement said 53 drones were intercepted and destroyed in a three-hour period ending 11 pm (2000 GMT).
Many of the drones were intercepted over regions in central Russia. The ministry said 12 had targeted the Russian capital.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, writing on Telegram, said 27 drones had been downed while heading for the city, starting at about 5 pm.
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