Russia claims to have shot down 47 drones heading towards Moscow.

Source: Global Times
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On June 26 local time, reporters learned that according to information released by Moscow Mayor Sobyanin on social media, from 2:24 AM to 7:23 AM that day, the Russian military's air defense system shot down 47 drones heading towards Moscow.

According to a report from the Russian Ministry of Defense on the morning of the 26th, over the past night, Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 660 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones in multiple locations. (Reporter Wang Xinjun)

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
47 drones
Activity
Russian air defense systems shot down drones
Location
Moscow
Unit
Russian Armed Forces
Time
June 26, 2023, from 2:24 AM to 7:23 AM
Equipment
drones
Summary

Russian air defense systems shot down 47 drones targeting Moscow on June 26, 2023, between 2:24 AM and 7:23 AM. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that a total of 660 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were intercepted and destroyed overnight across multiple locations.

Key Facts
  • 47 drones were shot down by Russian air defense systems in Moscow.
  • The operation took place between 2:24 AM and 7:23 AM on June 26, 2023.
  • A total of 660 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were intercepted and destroyed by Russian forces overnight.