Russian Air Defenses Shoot Down 34 Ukrainian Drones, Close Two Moscow Airports

Russian air defence systems intercepted and destroyed approximately 28 to 34 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow in a series of attacks overnight, resulting in the temporary closure of two major airports, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky, to ensure flight safety. The drone attacks, occurring over a span of five to six hours starting just before 10 p.m. local time, caused no confirmed casualties or major damage, although officials provided limited details on the extent of any harm. Ukrainian strikes have increasingly targeted critical Russian infrastructure within its territory, aiming to disrupt Moscow's military capabilities amid the ongoing conflict. Russian authorities have routinely limited disclosure of damage unless civilian structures are impacted, and there has been no immediate comment from Ukraine on this recent drone offensive. Additionally, Ukrainian attacks have affected other regions such as Bryansk, Belgorod, and Ryazan, where a key oil refinery was set ablaze following drone strikes. These events highlight escalating security challenges for Russia and the expanding reach of Ukraine's military operations into Russian territory.