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Moscow Faces Unprecedented Drone Barrage

A massive wave of 800 drones targeted the Moscow region in a single overnight operation, forcing a temporary shutdown of the capital's airports. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the interception of 180 unmanned aerial vehicles, while debris from the aerial assault injured three civilians, including a 10-year-old girl, across the metropolitan area.

Moscow Faces Unprecedented Drone Barrage

Regional governor Andrei Vorobyov reported that the strikes impacted several facilities, most notably a warehouse belonging to the e-commerce titan Wildberries. The company has become a frequent target since the onset of the conflict in 2022. Emergency services responded to debris scattered across multiple sites, though officials described the structural damage to the warehouse as minor.

The scale of the attack, which saw 620 additional drones directed toward the region throughout the night, prompted authorities to ground flights as a precautionary safety measure. The incident represents one of the most intense aerial campaigns against the Russian capital since the war began, highlighting the escalating nature of the conflict as both sides intensify their reach.

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