Russia downed 34 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow in what was described as the largest attack on the Russian capital since the war began in 2022.
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Russia downed 34 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow on Sunday, in the largest attack on the capital since Russia began its offensive in Ukraine in 2022
Russian air defense forces intercepted two drones over Ramensky district of Moscow.
Russia's air defense systems downed 34 drones over Moscow Oblast, 14 over Bryansk Oblast, seven each over Oryol and Kaluga oblasts, six over Kursk Oblast, and two over Tula Oblast.
Drones entered Russian airspace between 7.00 and 10.00 a.m. Moscow time.
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