Drone Incident Heightens Tensions: Ukrainian Drone Downed Near Moscow

A Ukrainian drone was intercepted and shot down by Russian air defenses while on its way to Moscow, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. Emergency services are responding to the incident. The operation occurred on Tuesday, highlighting ongoing tensions between the two nations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 18-11-2025 20:58 IST | Created: 18-11-2025 20:58 IST
Drone Incident Heightens Tensions: Ukrainian Drone Downed Near Moscow
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Russian air defenses successfully intercepted a Ukrainian drone headed toward Moscow, announced the city's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, on Tuesday.

The interception confirms ongoing security concerns between Russia and Ukraine. Sobyanin, communicating via Telegram, assured that emergency services are addressing the situation at the scene.

This incident underscores the persistent geopolitical tensions affecting the region, raising questions about future diplomatic relations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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