Russian Air Defenses Shoot Down 21 Ukrainian Drones Targeting Moscow: An Alarming Escalation

In a stark reminder that the conflict in Ukraine continues to have dangerous ripple effects far beyond Eastern Europe, Russian air defenses intercepted and downed 21 Ukrainian drones en route to Moscow during the early hours. According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin's updates on Telegram, these drone interceptions are part of a sustained barrage threatening the Russian capital’s safety.The official reports detail that from midnight through dawn, Russian anti-aircraft systems successfully neutralized dozens of fixed-wing UAVs across numerous regions including Moscow itself and territories annexed from Ukraine such as Crimea. While no casualties or structural damage were reported, multiple airports—including...