Russia shuts airport near Moscow after drone attack claims (video)
Photo: Residents near Moscow heard loud explosions (Getty Images)
In the early hours of July 9, unknown drones attacked the Moscow region. Residents of Zelenograd reported hearing loud explosions, according to the Russian outlet Astra and Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
The first explosions were heard around 2:43 a.m. local time.
According to Sobyanin, Russian air defense systems allegedly "shot down two drones heading toward Moscow."
"Emergency services specialists are working at the site where the debris fell," Sobyanin said.
There have been no official reports of damage or casualties.
As a result of the incident, Sheremetyevo International Airport temporarily suspended operations.
Drone attacks were also reported in other regions of Russia, though details remain unclear. On social media, residents in several regions reported hearing loud noises and the operation of air defense systems.
The moment one of the drones was shot down over the Moscow region was captured on video.
Massive drone attack on Moscow
Earlier, Moscow also reported an attack by unidentified unmanned aerial vehicles, which resulted in destruction and casualties.
Initially, Moscow region governor Andrey Vorobyov reported one fatality and three injuries. However, the number of injured later rose to 20.
More details about the overnight mass attack on Moscow can be found in RBC-Ukraine’s full report.
