On June 10, 2026, Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed three unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) heading toward Moscow, according to the Russian Defense Ministry. The incident occurred in the early morning hours, with the drones reportedly targeting infrastructure in the Moscow region.
The ministry stated that the UAVs were neutralized without causing any damage or casualties. This marks the latest in a series of drone attacks on the Russian capital since the conflict with Ukraine escalated in 2022. No group immediately claimed responsibility for the attempted attack.
Local authorities confirmed that air defense systems were activated, and residents reported hearing explosions in the outskirts of the city. Flights at Moscow's airports were temporarily suspended as a precaution, but operations resumed shortly after the incident.
The Kremlin has not issued an official statement, but the Defense Ministry emphasized that all threats were successfully neutralized. The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in the region amid the protracted conflict.
