Russia thwarts Ukrainian ‘drone attack’ in Moscow region

Russia thwarts Ukrainian 'drone attack' in Moscow region

Moscow, The Gulf Observer: Russia’s defence ministry has said it thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region overnight.

“The UAV was destroyed by means of air defence,” the ministry said on Telegram, adding that there were no casualties or damage.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin had earlier announced the attack, without specifying its location.

“An enemy drone attack attempt was made,” he said on Telegram.

The attempted strike comes days after Ukraine claimed a drone attack in central Moscow.