Russia says air defences destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones on October 11
In short
Russia's Defence Ministry said air defences destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones between 08:00 and 20:00 Moscow time on October 11. The reported interceptions covered six regions, the Moscow region and Crimea.
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Russia's Defence Ministry reported that air defences destroyed 112 Ukrainian drones during a 12-hour period on October 11. RIA Novosti and Vedomosti cited the ministry as saying the interceptions took place from 08:00 to 20:00 Moscow time. The ministry listed Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol and Smolensk regions, the Moscow region and Crimea. TASS also reported the daytime count of 112 drones, and Kommersant carried the same figure in a report published after midnight. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
Vedomosti reported that restrictions were introduced at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports on the evening of October 11. Citing Russia's aviation regulator, it said the airports were receiving and dispatching flights in coordination with state authorities. The regulator said the measures were taken to ensure flight safety. [ 3 ]
Why it matters
The ministry reported drone interceptions across several regions. Vedomosti also reported flight restrictions at three Moscow airports that evening, citing the aviation regulator's statement that the measures were taken for flight safety.
Key facts
- Russia's Defence Ministry said 112 Ukrainian drones were destroyed during the day on October 11. [ 1 , 3 ]
- The ministry gave the reporting period as 08:00 to 20:00 Moscow time. [ 1 , 3 ]
- The ministry listed Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Oryol and Smolensk regions, the Moscow region and Crimea. [ 1 , 3 ]
- Vedomosti reported flight restrictions at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports on the evening of October 11. [ 3 ]
Confirmed by several sources
Still unclear
- Independent verification of the reported interceptions. The reports attribute the count to Russia's Defence Ministry and provide no independent verification.