Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Russia Claims Destroying 111 Ukrainian Drones
Russia said it stopped and destroyed 111 drones from Ukraine in just three hours.
These drones were flying over six different areas in Russia, including the capital city, Moscow.
The mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, also said that 11 more drones were shot down later.
Because of this, two big airports in Moscow, Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo, had to close their airspace for a while to keep everyone safe.
This all happened because Russia wanted to protect its airspace from these drone attacks.
Russia's Defence Ministry reported destroying 111 Ukrainian drones in three hours over six regions, including Moscow.
Moscow's mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that an additional 11 drones were shot down later.
Moscow's Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo airports imposed temporary airspace restrictions due to security reasons.
The drones were intercepted and destroyed by Russia's air defence systems.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and military actions between Russia and Ukraine.
- Who
- Russia's Defence Ministry, Moscow's mayor Sergei Sobyanin, Russia's aviation watchdog Rosaviatsia
- What
- Interception and destruction of 111 Ukrainian drones, temporary airspace restrictions
- When
- Within 3 hours, additional drones shot down later
- Where
- Six Russian regions, including Moscow
- Why
- Security reasons due to drone attacks
- Drones Destroyed
- 111
- Time Period
- 3 hours
- Regions Affected
- 6
- Drones Over Moscow
- 8
- Additional Drones Shot Down
- 11
- Airports Affected
- Vnukovo, Sheremetyevo
- Reason for Airspace Restrictions
- Security