Drones attack Moscow for second day in a row
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27 October, 21:57

The Kremlin. Stock photo: Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images
Russian authorities have claimed that drones were "flying towards Moscow" for the second day in a row.
Source: Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin; Russian Defence Ministry
Quote: "Air defence forces downed two drones flying towards Moscow. Emergency services are working at the site where the weapons debris fell."
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Updated: Later, the Russian Defence Ministry claimed that 23 Ukrainian drones had been destroyed: 14 over Bryansk Oblast, 4 over Tula Oblast, 3 over Moscow Oblast – including 2 allegedly heading for Moscow – and 2 over Oryol Oblast.
Background:
- The Russian Defence Ministry claimed that its air defence systems had intercepted and destroyed 193 "Ukrainian drones" on the night of 26-27 October, including 34 that "were heading towards Moscow".
- Russian Telegram channels and media outlets reported that explosions had been heard in the city of Moscow and Moscow Oblast due to a drone attack. Russian authorities announced that 30 drones had been heading towards the capital.
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