Moscow mayor says Ukrainian drone attack aimed at capital repelled

By Elena Teslova

MOSCOW (AA) - The air defense system successfully repelled a Ukrainian drone attack targeting the Russian capital, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on Wednesday.

At least six drones heading towards Moscow were shot down, Sobyanin said, adding that debris from some of the downed targets caused damage to civilian infrastructure.

Several Moscow airports earlier suspended operations because of air raid alerts, according to the Russian Air Transport Agency, Rosaviation.

The authorities asked civilians to stay away from the debris, warning they may have undetonated explosives.

"Do not approach drones' debris until the arrival of emergency services closer than 200m. Do not pick up damaging elements from detonated drones. Toxic substances may be applied," the authorities said in a public warning.