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Moscow's airports were abruptly closed after reports emerged of drones approaching the city. Flights were halted as air defense mechanisms were activated. Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that 24 Ukrainian drones were intercepted before they could reach Moscow. The Russian Defence Ministry later stated that 130 drones were eliminated across central Russia within a mere four hours. By Sunday evening, airport activities resumed, yet this incident underscores the escalating nature of drone warfare in the area. What implications does this hold for the future of the conflict?
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00:00What would you do if dozens of drones were heading straight for your city?
00:03That was Moscow on Sunday.
00:05Airports suddenly shut down.
00:07Flights were suspended.
00:09Passengers were left waiting.
00:10Russia's aviation regulator, Rozaviacha,
00:14halted operations after reports of incoming drones.
00:17Tension rose fast.
00:18Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin,
00:20said 24 Ukrainian drones were destroyed or intercepted before reaching the city.
00:25And it didn't stop there.
00:27Russia's defense ministry claimed air defense units intercepted or destroyed 130 drones
00:32in just four hours across central Russia, including Moscow and nearby regions.
00:37By Sunday evening, the airports were back in action.
00:40Arrivals and departures resumed, but only after close coordination with authorities.
00:45For a few intense hours, the skies over Moscow were a battlefield,
00:49and this time, officials say the city was protected.
00:52But with drone warfare escalating, the big question remains.
00:56What happens next?
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