Russia claims Ukraine behind drone attack on Moscow

Ukraine has not publicly acknowledged launching attacks against targets inside Russia.

In Summary

• News agency Reuters reported Russia's defence ministry saying: "This morning, the Kyiv regime launched a terrorist drone attack on targets in the city of Moscow.

A damaged building on the outskirts of Moscow
A damaged building on the outskirts of Moscow
Image: BBC

A drone attack on the Russian capital Moscow was launched by Ukraine, Russia's defence ministry has said.

News agency Reuters reported Russia's defence ministry saying: "This morning, the Kyiv regime launched a terrorist drone attack on targets in the city of Moscow.

"Three of them were suppressed by electronic warfare, lost control and deviated from their intended targets.

"Another five drones were shot down by the Pantsir-S surface-to-air missile system in the Moscow region."

There were no reports of deaths.

Ukraine has not publicly acknowledged launching attacks against targets inside Russia.

Moscow's mayor said that no serious injuries had been reported following a drone strike in the Russian capital, which Russia's defence ministry has now blamed on Ukraine.

Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram that two houses were hit, causing "minor damage to several buildings".

Residents were evacuated, he said, but "so far, no one has been seriously hurt".

He added: "Two people sought medical attention. Nobody needed hospitalization, the necessary assistance was provided on the spot."

The Russian defence ministry said Kyiv launched a "terrorist drone attack" on targets in Moscow, but Ukraine has not commented on the claims.

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