Latest! Multiple drones attacking Moscow Andrei Vorobiyov | Moscow region | Moscow
According to Reuters on the 21st, the Russian Ministry of Defense stated that the Russian air defense system shot down three drones in the Moscow area on the 21st. The Russian side claimed that this was an attack attempted by the Ukrainian side.
The Russian Ministry of Defense said that the air defense system used electronic interference to cause the drone to lose control and crash. The attack did not cause any casualties or losses to Russian personnel.
Reuters cannot independently verify the details of the incident, nor can it determine who launched these drones.
According to reports, Ukraine almost never comments on military operations outside its borders, but drone attacks on Russian territory have become increasingly frequent.
Moscow Governor Andrei Vorobiyov said that in the incident on the 21st, two drones were intercepted as they approached Russian military warehouses.
TASS reported that these drones were targeting the Taman Division of the Russian ground forces. This unit is stationed in Kalininets, about 60 kilometers from the Kremlin.
The report also stated that Sergei Akshonov, the Russian appointed local administrator of Crimea, reported that the railway network in the eastern town of Feodosia in Crimea was inexplicably damaged, but he did not specify the cause of the incident. Akshonov said that train transportation has been suspended, but will resume within two hours.
Akshonov said in a statement, "I demand that everyone remain calm and only trust verified sources of information."