• Drones disrupt Moscow; flights delayed, oil depot fire.
• Two drones shot down near Moscow, no casualties.
• Ukrainian drone damages oil depot in southwestern Russia.

Russia reported foiling what it described as a coordinated Ukrainian attack on Crimea, along with drone incidents that disrupted Moscow’s air traffic and ignited a fire at an oil depot in southwestern Russia. These attacks represent a significant escalation, extending beyond the immediate conflict zones.

Russia’s defense ministry stated that it had intercepted at least six drones from various directions attempting to target Crimea. Simultaneously, Moscow faced drone-related disruptions, with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reporting the destruction of one drone in the Istra district and another in the Ramensky district of the Moscow region. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties or damage resulting from the debris.

The repercussions of these drone incidents were felt in Moscow’s major airports, causing delays in at least 30 flights and the cancellation of six, a response consistent with Russian aviation authorities’ previous actions during drone threats.

In southwestern Russia, a Ukrainian drone was responsible for damaging an oil depot, leading to a fire in one of the fuel tanks. Thankfully, emergency services managed to extinguish the blaze, and there were no reported casualties. However, it remained unclear whether the drone had intentionally targeted the depot or if the damage was incidental.

Another drone incident occurred in Russia’s Voronezh region, where a drone was downed, but once again, no casualties or damage were reported, according to local governor Aleksandr Gusev and the Ministry of Defense. These developments underscore the need for vigilance in responding to unconventional threats and maintaining safety and security, even in areas far from the immediate conflict zones.

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