Reports emerged on Thursday morning detailing drone activity targeting the Moscow region. Residents reported hearing drone flights and explosions, with visible smoke and fire recorded in the Moscow suburbs and surrounding areas, including an incident at an oil refinery. Early footage circulating on various platforms, according to RBC Ukraine, began documenting drone movements over Moscow and the wider Moscow region as early as 4 a.m.
Shortly after this, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin issued statements concerning the alleged downing of unmanned aircraft entering the Russian capital. Data cited by officials indicated that by 5:43 a.m., at least 33 such drones had been accounted for. As the morning progressed, more drone footage continued to appear on multiple channels until at least 6 a.m.
The reports highlighted the ongoing nature of the aerial activity impacting the area. Separately, political commentary noted that former President Donald Trump referenced discussions involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin, suggesting both leaders sought to take action. These developments occurred against a backdrop of heightened tension.
The situation in the region remains fluid, with various sources providing updates on the impacts following the early morning activity.
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This level of visible conflict within the capital is deeply worrying.