Russia-Ukraine war live: two drones shot down near Moscow, says Russia, in latest attack on capital

Two drones shot down near Moscow, says Russia

Two Ukrainian combat drones headed for Moscow were shot down, Russian officials said on Wednesday, the latest attack targeting the capital.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram, “Two combat drones’ attempt to fly into the city was recorded. Both were shot down by air defence.”

Emergency services were at the scene, he said, but he did not list any casualties.

He said one drone was downed in the Domodedovo area on the southern outskirts of the city, while the second was shot down in the Minsk highway area, west of the capital.

“Air defence destroyed two UAVs,” the Russia’s defence ministry said, adding there were no reported casualties or damage.