Russia claims large-scale drone attack in Moscow region has resulted in 2 deaths

Source: Global Times
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On the morning of September 20, Moscow Mayor Sobyanin reported that since the 19th, 450 Ukrainian drones have been repelled as they approached the city. One facility in the Moscow refinery area was damaged, and one residential building was hit, with no casualties reported.

According to Moscow Region Governor Vorobyov, between 3 AM and 5 AM on the 20th, 249 drones were shot down and suppressed across 17 districts. A high-rise residential building in the Lyubertsy district caught fire, leading to the evacuation of 400 people, and 20 vehicles were also damaged. In other areas, a storage complex caught fire, and multiple residential and commercial buildings were damaged. Two people died and six were injured in the region. (Reporter: Hao Wei, CCTV)

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Casualties & Losses
Subcategory
Defensive Action
SALUTE Report
Size
450 drones, 249 drones
Activity
Ukrainian drones were intercepted and shot down, causing damage to facilities and civilian structures
Location
Moscow · Moscow Oblast
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
September 19-20, 2023
Equipment
drones
Summary

Ukrainian drones were intercepted and shot down near Moscow from September 19 to 20, 2023, with 450 drones reported. The attacks caused damage to a refinery and residential buildings, resulting in two fatalities and six injuries. A high-rise building caught fire, prompting the evacuation of 400 residents.

Key Facts
  • 450 Ukrainian drones were intercepted near Moscow.
  • 249 drones were shot down in 17 districts between 3 AM and 5 AM on September 20.
  • A high-rise building caught fire, leading to the evacuation of 400 people.
  • Two people died and six were injured due to the drone attacks.
  • Damage occurred to a refinery and residential buildings.