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Russia downs drones in 'one of the largest' drone attacks on Moscow Oblast, mayor claims

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Russia downs drones in 'one of the largest' drone attacks on Moscow Oblast, mayor claims
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin visiting a drone exhibition on Nov. 17, 2022, in Moscow, Russia. (Photo by Contributor/Getty Images)

Russian air defenses allegedly downed 10 Ukrainian attack drones overnight on Aug. 21 near Moscow in "one of the largest attempts to attack Moscow with drones to date," Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed.

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that the drones were allegedly downed in Moscow Oblast as they were heading towards the capital.

Photos and videos of explosions posted on social media purportedly show drones being downed overnight in Moscow Oblast.

The Kyiv Independent cannot independently verify the claims nor the authenticity of videos posted on social media. Ukraine's military has not yet commented on the alleged attack.

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Video recordings show footage of an explosion allegedly seen in Moscow Oblast as Ukraine reportedly launched ten attack drones towards Moscow. (Vchkogpu/Telegram)

No information was immediately available as to any damage or casualties as a result of the alleged attack.

Ukrainian forces regularly conduct drone strikes and sabotage acts on Russian territory, targeting military bases, oil refineries, and industrial facilities.

Ukraine has previously targeted Moscow with drone attacks.

Kyiv does not always claim official responsibility for reported attacks on Russian soil.

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Dmytro Basmat

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Dmytro Basmat is a senior news editor for The Kyiv Independent. He previously worked in Canadian politics as a communications lead and spokesperson for a national political party, and as a communications assistant for a Canadian Member of Parliament. Basmat has a Master's degree in Political Management from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, and a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and Governance from Toronto Metropolitan University.

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