Russia complained about the attack of 158 drones on Moscow and the regions: a series of explosions were heard. Photos and video

On the night of Sunday, September 1, the aggressor country of Russia complained of a massive drone attack. They were flying toward the Russian capital Moscow, and explosions were also reported in Tula, Kursk, Lipetsk, Voronezh, Ryazan, and Bryansk regions.

Local authorities traditionally reported on air defense operations and allegedly downed targets. Meanwhile, the Russians published footage of the "bavovna".

Moscow region

Moscow Mayor Sobyanin said that Russian air defense allegedly shot down three UAVs flying toward the Russian capital. One of them, he said, was shot down over Podolsk, the other in the Stupino urban district.

"According to preliminary data, there is no damage or casualties at the site of the crash. Emergency services are working at the scene," the mayor wrote.

Several flights were delayed at Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports, eyewitnesses reported. Landings were canceled and passengers were taken off the planes.

Later, Sobyanin revealed that the UAVs were trying to attack a Moscow oil refinery. According to him, the drone was allegedly destroyed near the refinery, so "there was no damage or casualties."

Despite the statements of the Moscow mayor, a huge column of black smoke rose in the area of the refinery after the explosions.

After a while, the mayor of Moscow revealed that one downed UAV had damaged a separate technical room of the refinery.

Tula region

Local authorities say three drones were shot down over the Tula region. No damage or casualties were reported.

Ryazan region

The governor of the Ryazan region, Pavel Malkov, said that a UAV was shot down over the territory of the region. According to him, there were no casualties.

Bryansk region

Governor Alexander Bogomaz first reported 12 destroyed UAVs, and then counted 14 more allegedly shot down aircraft-type drones.

"There are no casualties or damage. Operational and emergency services are working," he said.

Kursk region

Air defense systems were operating over the Kursk region, allegedly shooting down two airplane-type UAVs, said Governor Smirnov. Preliminary, there were no casualties.

Lipetsk region

UAVs have been "suppressed" in the Gryazinsky district, Lipetsk and Stanovlyansky municipal districts of the Lipetsk region, there are no casualties, said Governor Igor Artamonov.

A UAV was also shot down over an industrial area in Lipetsk.

Voronezh region

Air defense and electronic warfare forces in Voronezh region destroyed and suppressed several UAVs. According to preliminary information, there were no casualties or damage, said Governor Alexander Gusev.

As reported by OBOZ.UA, the Belgorod region of the Russian Federation continues to complain about "attacks by Ukrainian drones." This time, two Russians, including one of the local officials, allegedly suffered from them.

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