Drone headed for Moscow shot down by Russian air defence system

A drone flying toward the Russian capital was shot down by the Ministry of Defence's air defence system, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed on July 10.

"The Ministry of Defence's air defence system shot down a drone that was flying toward Moscow. Emergency services specialists are working at the site where the debris fell," Sobyanin wrote on Telegram, Caliber.Az reports.

According to the mayor, there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Earlier in the day, two other drones were also intercepted and destroyed by Russian air defence systems. No further details have been released regarding the origin or intended target of the drones.

By Sabina Mammadli