Drone heading for Russian capital shot down in Moscow Oblast – Moscow mayor

A drone that was heading for Moscow was shot down in the Ramensky district of the Russian Federation.

Source: Sergey Sobyanin, Mayor of Moscow, on Telegram; Igor Artamonov, Governor of Lipetsk Oblast, on Telegram

Quote from Sobyanin: "Defence Ministry’s air defence forces in the Ramensky district repelled an attack by a drone flying towards Moscow. According to preliminary data, there is no damage or injuries at the crash site. Emergency services are working at the scene."

Details: In addition, Artamonov said that the wreckage of the UAV fell on the roadway in Lipetsk. There were no casualties or damage. The fires that started after the UAV crashed in Lipetsk Oblast have been extinguished.

According to preliminary data, there was no damage or injuries at the crash site. Emergency services are working at the scene.

Lipetsk Oblast’s governor has asked citizens not to post photos and videos of the aftermath of drone attacks or flights of projectiles. He said it helps the enemy (i.e. the Ukrainians) to adjust the direction and accuracy.

Quote from Artamonov: "By publishing and sending photos and videos, you put yourself and your relatives in danger."

Updated: The Oryol Oblast of the Russian Federation was also under attack. The governor of the oblast, Andrey Klochkov, said Russian air defence systems shot down 11 drones. He claims that there were no casualties or damage.

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