Russia’s Ministry of Defence announced on Friday that its air defence systems had intercepted and destroyed 90 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions, including areas over the Black Sea. The overnight incident is one of the largest reported drone interceptions in recent weeks.
In Tver, a city located about 181 kilometres northwest of Moscow, local officials confirmed that seven residents were injured as debris from the downed drones fell into civilian areas. Emergency services were deployed to stabilize the situation and provide medical assistance.
Meanwhile, in Moscow, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that eight drones were neutralized before reaching the capital. As a precaution, Sheremetyevo Airport—one of Russia’s busiest—temporarily suspended departures. Russia’s aviation authority later confirmed that several other airports were briefly closed overnight but resumed operations once the airspace was declared safe.
Incidents like these continue to highlight rising tensions, the growing role of drone warfare, and the human cost that often gets buried beneath military statistics. Behind every number is a life disrupted, a family frightened, and a community shaken. As the conflict evolves, so does the need to remember the real people living through its consequences.
