Russian official says Moscow region hit by drone attack, resulting in 3 dead and many injured
On the morning of July 13 local time, Moscow Mayor Sobyanin reported that since 20:30 Moscow time on the 12th, over 350 drones have flown towards the Moscow region, most of which were intercepted at long distances by air defense systems, and 50 drones were destroyed while approaching Moscow.
In addition, Moscow Region Governor Vorobyov reported on the morning of the 13th that 81 drones were intercepted and shot down over more than ten areas in the region. In the town of Pionersky in Istra, Moscow Region, a drone crash resulted in 3 deaths, 3 injuries, and fires in 5 private residences. In Solnechnogorsk, Moscow Region, a drone hit a multi-story residential building, injuring 2 people. (Reporter Wang Xinjun from the Central Radio and Television Station)
On July 13, 2023, the Russian Armed Forces reported a drone attack on the Moscow region, with over 350 drones launched. Authorities intercepted 81 drones, resulting in 3 fatalities and 3 injuries in Pionersky. Additionally, a drone struck a residential building in Solenichnogorsk, injuring 2 more individuals.
- Over 350 drones targeted the Moscow region.
- 81 drones were intercepted in Moscow Oblast.
- 3 people died and 3 were injured due to drone crashes.
- 5 private houses caught fire due to the drone attack.
- A drone hit a multi-story residential building in Solenichnogorsk, injuring 2 people.