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Moscow hit by drone and balloon attack, airports shut
Original: Moscow under attack: Drones and balloons trigger air defenses and airport shutdowns Moscow and the surrounding region ca
Moscow and its surrounding region came under attack by drones and small balloons, triggering active air defense operations across the city, according to ASTRA reports. Several Moscow airports were forced to shut down temporarily as defenses responded. The incident marks another instance of aerial threats reaching the Russian capital amid the ongoing war with Ukraine.
Why now: A rare direct aerial attack on the Russian capital disrupted air travel and drew widespread attention.
Evidence
- Moscow under attack: Drones and balloons trigger air defenses and airport shutdowns Moscow and the surrounding region came under attack by drones and small balloons. Air defense systems were actively operating in the region, ASTRA reports. https://… · Gehtso@social.tchncs.de · 1
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