Moscow Oblast governor says air defense downed 48 drones overnight

The governor of Moscow Oblast said air defense forces intercepted 48 drones over the region overnight. The report is a single Russian official source and has not been independently verified.

The governor of Moscow Oblast stated that air defense forces intercepted 48 drones over the region overnight. The claim adds to a series of similar reports from Russian officials in recent weeks. Over the past month, Russian officials have repeatedly reported downing hundreds of Ukrainian drones nightly, including 430 on July 7, 419 on June 30, and 555 on June 18, as The Zioneer has covered. These figures from a single official source have not been independently verified, and the current report also lacks independent corroboration.

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1. 2 hours ago · 12:00 · 18 JulLatest

   Moscow Oblast governor reports 48 drones intercepted overnight.

2. 11:45 · 18 Jul

   Thick smoke and debris visible across Moscow following the strike.

3. 11:38 · 18 Jul

   Ukrainian drones strike largest Wildberries distribution center near Moscow

• Developing06:50 · 7 JulRussia says it downed 430 Ukrainian drones overnight, including 91 over Moscow
• Developing13:05 · 7 JunRussia claims to have intercepted 500 Ukrainian drones in past day
• Developing08:53 · 26 JunRussia reports downing 660 Ukrainian drones overnight, likely the largest attack yet
• Strong21:33 · 30 JunTwo Ukrainian drones reportedly downed near passenger aircraft over Moscow region

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