Russia claims to have shot down 54 drones heading to Moscow
Source: Global Times
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On March 15 local time, Moscow Mayor Sobyanin reported that between 22:49 on the 15th and 00:00 on the 16th, another 8 drones were shot down while en route to the city. According to his social media update, a total of 54 drones heading to the city were shot down on the 15th.
Later, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency stated that the temporary air traffic control at Moscow's Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, and Domodedovo airports had been lifted. (Reporter: Hao Wei, CCTV)
Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
54 drones
Activity
8 drones were shot down while heading to Moscow
Location
Moscow
Unit
Russian Armed Forces
Time
March 15, 22:49 to March 16, 00:00
Equipment
drones
Summary
The Russian Armed Forces shot down 54 drones heading to Moscow on March 15. Between 22:49 and 00:00, an additional 8 drones were intercepted. Following these incidents, temporary air traffic control measures at Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, and Domodedovo airports were lifted.
Key Facts
- 54 drones were shot down on March 15
- 8 drones were shot down between 22:49 and 00:00
- Temporary air traffic control was lifted at three Moscow airports