Russian air defences down 37 drones approaching Moscow, Mayor says

Russian air defence forces intercepted and destroyed 37 drones that were heading toward Moscow, the city's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin, said on June 19.

In a post on Telegram, Sobyanin said the drones were shot down before reaching the Russian capital. 

Emergency response teams have been deployed to the sites where drone debris fell, according to the mayor.

By Sabina Mammadli