Russia has prepared in advance to repel Ukrainian drone attacks — Kremlin spokesman

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, 337 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russian regions in the early hours of March 11

MOSCOW, March 11. /TASS/. All preparatory measures to counter a potential drone attack from Ukraine have been implemented in advance, Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated during a news briefing.

"All necessary preparations were made well ahead of time. This enables us to ensure the defense of Moscow, the Moscow Region, and many other areas," Peskov added.

According to the Defense Ministry, 337 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Russian regions in the early hours of March 11, including 91 in the Moscow Region. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated that air defenses successfully repelled the largest UAV attack on the Russian capital to date. Tragically, two people were killed in the Moscow Region, and more than ten others were injured. Several apartment buildings and other facilities sustained damage, and some cars were set ablaze. In response, the Russian Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case for terrorism.

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