The Russian Ministry of Defense has claimed the interception of 49 drones across five regions, coinciding with significant damage to energy infrastructure in Belgorod due to missile attacks. This series of events unfolded on Sunday evening, raising concerns about escalating tensions in the region.
According to the Ministry, the drones were intercepted between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM over the Bryansk, Kaluga, Tula, Ryazan regions, and the Moscow area. Earlier in the day, Moscow’s Mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, reported that 13 drones targeting the capital had been shot down.
The situation has led to operational restrictions at several Russian airports, including Kostroma, Yaroslavl, and Nizhny Novgorod, where flights have been suspended due to safety concerns.
In Belgorod, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirmed that the region had experienced a significant missile attack, resulting in serious damage to energy facilities. He emphasized the presence of a missile threat and indicated that both Belgorod city and its surrounding areas were subjected to heavy shelling.
These developments are part of a broader context of heightened military activity and ongoing conflicts in the region, which have raised alarms both domestically and internationally.
Recent claims from the Russian Ministry of Defense highlight the interception of drones over multiple regions, coinciding with missile attacks that severely damaged energy infrastructure in Belgorod. The situation underscores rising tensions and operational disruptions in Russian airspace.