Second Drone Shot Down on Approach to Moscow
Interfax
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin announced that another enemy drone was shot down while approaching the Russian capital on May 2, 2026. No casualties or damage were reported, and officials have not disclosed further details.
On May 2, 2026, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that another unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was shot down while approaching the city. This is the second such incident in a short period, indicating ongoing attempts to target the Russian capital.
According to city authorities, the UAV was detected and destroyed by air defense forces before it could cause any damage. No casualties or infrastructure damage have been reported in the area.
Moscow officials have not released details about the type of UAV shot down or its point of origin. The incident occurs against a backdrop of escalating military tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with drone attacks on Russian cities increasing in recent weeks.
Mayor Sobyanin called on residents to remain calm and trust in security forces, while pledging to continue strengthening measures to protect the capital from airborne threats.
