Individuals stroll in Pink Sq. in entrance of St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, Russia. File.
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Russian air defence models shot down eight Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow late on Sunday, from a complete of 90 in a single day over Russian territory, the Black Sea and the Crimean peninsula, the Defence Ministry stated.
Most got here down over areas close to Ukraine, however three have been additionally destroyed over the Leningrad space, residence to Russia’s second-largest metropolis of St Petersburg, the Ministry stated on the Telegram messaging app on Monday.
The Ministry studies solely the numbers of drones destroyed, not the numbers launched by Ukraine. Additionally, it doesn’t report doable harm, however regional governors stated the assaults brought on no substantial harm.
Russia’s civil aviation authority Rosaviatsia reported momentary airport closures within the two cities and different regional centres, in addition to delays to dozens of flights. )
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