The Russian capital suffers a large-scale drone attack from Ukraine.

Source: Global Times
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On October 6, Xinhua News Agency reported from Moscow (Reporter Zhao Bing) that the Mayor of Moscow, Sobyanin, stated on social media that from 8:30 PM local time on the 5th to 5:00 AM on the 6th, a total of 650 Ukrainian drones headed towards the Moscow region, with most of the drones being shot down by Russian air defense forces at long range.

According to statistics from TASS, this attack is one of the largest drone assaults by Ukraine on the Moscow region in nearly two years.

Classification
Region
Russia & CIS
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
SALUTE Report
Size
650 drones
Activity
massive drone attack
Location
Moscow
Unit
Ukrainian Armed Forces
Time
from October 5, 20:30 to October 6, 5:00
Equipment
drones
Summary

Ukrainian Armed Forces launched a massive drone attack involving 650 drones targeting Moscow from October 5, 20:30 to October 6, 5:00. Most of the drones were intercepted by Russian air defense forces. This incident marks one of the largest drone assaults on the city in the past two years.

Key Facts
  • 650 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow
  • Most drones were intercepted by Russian air defense
  • This is one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow in two years
  • The attack occurred between October 5, 20:30 and October 6, 5:00