Russian Air Defense Destroys 17 Drones Targeting Moscow, Reports by Mayor and Defense Ministry

Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 17 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) flying toward Moscow on October 28, 2026, according to RIA Novosti. The report was also confirmed by Izvestia, which attributed the statement to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. Both sources confirmed the number of drones destroyed and the location of the incident, though they differed in attribution of the report. RIA Novosti credited the PVO (Russian Air Defense) system, while Izvestia cited the Russian Ministry of Defense. The Moscow Mayor's office provided the report to Izvestia, which published it shortly after RIA Novosti. The event is part of ongoing air defense operations in the Moscow region, with officials emphasizing the need for vigilance against potential threats.