Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Ukraine Targets Moscow with Drones for Third Consecutive Night
Ukraine has been sending drones toward Moscow for three nights in a row.
Russia says its air defense systems are shooting down many of these drones.
On Monday, Russia reported destroying 57 drones, with some coming down near Moscow.
Because of these drone activities, two airports near Moscow had to be temporarily shut down to keep everyone safe.
So far, no damage has been reported from these latest strikes.
Ukraine says it's doing this to hit important places in Russia and to show Russians that the war is affecting them too.
Russia, however, is focused on stopping the drones.
Ukraine targeted Moscow with drones for the third consecutive night, according to Russian authorities.
Russian air defense units claimed to have destroyed 57 Ukrainian drones within three hours on Monday.
Four drones were reportedly destroyed over the Moscow region and eight over neighboring regions.
Two Moscow airports, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky, were briefly closed due to the drone activity.
There were no immediate reports of damage from the drone incursions.
- Who
- Ukraine, Russia, Russian authorities (defence ministry, aviation watchdog, Moscow Mayor)
- What
- Ukraine conducted drone strikes towards Moscow for the third consecutive night, leading to temporary airport closures and drone destruction by Russian air defenses.
- When
- Late on Tuesday, with disruptions starting around 1700 GMT on Monday.
- Where
- Moscow, Moscow region, and neighboring regions in Russia.
- Why
- Ukraine states its aim is to hit military and industrial assets, weaken Russia's war economy, and make Russians aware the conflict is not distant. Russia's actions are in response to these perceived threats.
Ukraine's Stated Aims
Russian Actions and Statements
Objective of Drone Strikes
Ukraine's Stated Aims
Ukraine aims to hit military and industrial assets, weaken Russia's war economy, and make Russians aware the conflict is not distant.
Russian Actions and Statements
Russia states its air defense units destroyed multiple Ukrainian drones, including those over the Moscow region and neighboring areas. Russian authorities reported disruptions to air traffic and brief airport closures.
Impact of Strikes
Ukraine's Stated Aims
Ukraine's stated aim is to affect Russia's war economy and show Russians the conflict's proximity.
Russian Actions and Statements
Russian authorities reported no immediate damage from the drone incidents and typically provide limited details unless civilian infrastructure is hit. Over the previous two nights, Russia stated 35 Ukrainian drones were destroyed over the Moscow region with no damage reported.
- Duration of Strikes
- Third consecutive night
- Reported Drones Destroyed (Monday)
- 57, including 4 over Moscow region and 8 over neighboring regions
- Airports Affected
- Domodedovo and Zhukovsky (briefly closed)
- Reported Damage
- No immediate reports of damage
- Previous Nights' Destroyed Drones
- 35 over the Moscow region