Russian air defense forces shoot down dozens of Ukrainian drones over Moscow Region

22.05.2025, Moscow.

The number of Ukrainian drones shot down overnight over the Moscow region reached 35, the Russian Defense Ministry press service said on May 22.

From 00:00 to 05:30 a.m. Moscow time, Russian air defense systems intercepted 35 Ukrainian UAVs over the territory of Moscow Region. No further details were provided.

According to the Russian Defense Ministry, air defense systems shot down 105 Ukrainian drones overnight across 10 regions.

According to some reports, during the night attack, Ukrainian Nazis launched heavy Lyuty drones from Sumy Region of Ukraine, capable of carrying up to 75 kg of combat payload.

Source: Rossa Primavera News Agency