Russian air defenses have detected and downed an unmanned aircraft headed for Moscow, preventing yet another attempted “Ukrainian terrorist attack” on the capital, the Defense Ministry announced on Monday morning.
“On August 21, around 6:50am Moscow time an attempted terrorist attack by the Kiev regime involving one plane-type unmanned aerial vehicle was thwarted,” the military said in a brief statement.
The drone was suppressed using “electronic warfare” and crashed southwest of the capital in the Odintsovo district of Moscow Region. Military officials noted that the incident did not cause any casualties or material damage.
Moscow’s airports briefly suspended flights at the time of the incident.
In recent weeks, Ukraine has ramped up its attempts to target Moscow with drone strikes, which have been mostly unsuccessful.
On Sunday, the military intercepted another Ukrainian drone over the Stupino district of Moscow Region, which also crashed in a deserted area, causing no damage or injuries.
On Friday morning, Ukraine targeted the Russian capital’s business district, with one drone intercepted and downed near the high-rises of Moscow City.
