# Two-thirds of drones attacking Russia target Moscow, mayor says

https://mins.news/en/item/13891

- TASS, 2026-08-05 09:07 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/politics/2169161

> Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said that two-thirds of all drones attacking Russia are aimed at Moscow. He highlighted that the Russian Defense Ministry and city authorities are continually strengthening the capital’s air-defense capabilities. His remarks underscored the scale of the reported drone threat to Moscow and the authorities’ ongoing efforts to reinforce protection of the city.

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