# Russia says 1,214 drones downed overnight as Moscow faces one of its largest raids of the year

https://mins.news/en/item/120401

- TASS, 2026-10-29 08:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2209921

> Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses shot down 1,214 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions overnight. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said 613 drones headed toward the Moscow Region, with 231 destroyed as they approached the capital. Debris fell on a factory site in Sterlitamak, causing minor damage; the plant continued operating normally. Temporary flight restrictions at several airports have been lifted.

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