Drones attacked the Russian capital, Moscow, on the afternoon of May 21. The "Carpet" plan was being announced in the city, and the airports were not working.
Points of attention
- Drones attacked Moscow and the region, causing delays in airport operations and the implementation of safety measures.
- Russian air defenses successfully repelled an attack by three drones heading towards Moscow, downing the drones near Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports.
- Emergency services responded to the drone crash sites, with videos of the events circulating online.
Moscow and the region were attacked by drones
According to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, Russian air defense allegedly repelled an attack by three drones heading towards Moscow.
The Ministry of Defense's air defense forces repelled an attack by three drones flying towards Moscow. Emergency services are working at the site of the debris.
Russian Telegram channels are reporting that at least two drones were shot down in the Domodedovo area. The Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports were implementing the "Carpet" plan, which led to delays in departing and arriving flights.
The restrictions were introduced to ensure the safety of civil aviation flights, said Rosaviatsia representative Artem Korenyako.
And videos of live events where drones were allegedly shot down appeared online.
Russian air defense also shot down a drone, causing its debris to fall on the territory of a kindergarten in Domodedovo. This left a huge “funnel” there. There were no injuries.
