Ukraine–Russia

Moscow: Sobyanin says about 493 Ukrainian drones flew toward the capital since the evening of 13 October and 180 were destroyed on approach; four airports suspended flights

ATTACK
Location
Moscow and its approaches (metro-area level; interception points not given)
Actors
Ukraine · Russia
Importance
Standard

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said about 493 drones had been heading toward the Russian capital since the evening of 13 October 2026 and that 180 were destroyed as they approached Moscow, Ukrinform reported on 14 October; Al Mayadeen English quoted him as saying most were intercepted on the outskirts. Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo and Zhukovsky airports suspended operations because of the drone threat, and Vnukovo was closed for more than eight hours, according to media reports cited by Ukrinform. No casualty or damage figures for Moscow were read in this pass. Ukrinform separately reported that drones attacked the Shatura power plant in Moscow region. The night before, Sobyanin said 65 drones were shot down approaching Moscow (evt_d58813f7).

Verification: unverified

Evidence: Moscow reports overnight attack involving nearly 500 drones, four airports suspended operations - media report

Moscow mayor's figures via Ukrinform and Al Mayadeen; airport suspensions from media reports; no Russian Defence Ministry nationwide tally or damage report read for this night.