Russian Air Defence downs 14 drones in Moscow region, says governor
Governor says that a series of explosions were caused by Russian air defence systems intercepting and destroying unmanned aerial vehicles near the city of Kolomna
The authenticity of the governor's claims have not been independently verified
The governor of the Moscow region, Andrei Vorobyov, has said that Russian air defence systems shot down 14 drones in the region overnight. Vorobyov said in a statement on Telegram that the drones were intercepted and destroyed near the city of Kolomna, around 100km (62 miles) south-east of Moscow. The governor's claims have not been independently verified, and there is no official confirmation from the Russian military, but if true it would represent a significant development in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. There have been several reports of drones being used in the conflict in recent months, both by Ukrainian and Russian forces. In October, Ukraine said it had used drones to attack the Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol, Crimea. If the governor's claims are true, it would suggest that the Russian military is increasingly concerned about the threat posed by drones and is taking steps to counter it. It could also be a sign that the conflict is intensifying, and that both sides are looking for new ways to gain an advantage. It is important to note that the governor's claims have not been independently verified, and it is possible that they are inaccurate or exaggerated. However, if they are true, they could have significant implications for the conflict in Ukraine.
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