Russian Air Defense Foils Drone Operation Targeting Moscow

On Saturday, Russian air defense forces intercepted and shot down eight drones destined for Moscow, according to Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. Consequently, Moscow's Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo airports imposed temporary airspace restrictions due to security concerns, as confirmed by Russia's aviation authority, Rosaviatsia.

Russian air defense forces successfully intercepted and downed eight drones that were headed towards Moscow on Saturday, as per a statement by the city's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin.

The incident prompted temporary airspace restrictions at Moscow's Vnukovo and Sheremetyevo airports for security reasons, as confirmed by Russia's aviation watchdog, Rosaviatsia.

The announcement underscored the ongoing security challenges facing the Russian capital, putting aviation authorities on high alert to ensure safety in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)