**Russian Air Defense Units Intercept Drones Headed to Moscow**
In a surprising turn of events, Russian air defense units intercepted drones en route to Moscow overnight on May 25. This comes as Russia continues its large-scale aerial attacks against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for the second night in a row.
According to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, six drones were shot down as they flew towards the city. Emergency workers were dispatched to the scene, but no casualties or damage have been reported at this time. The Kyiv Independent has not been able to verify Sobyanin’s claims.
**Russian Airports Under Restrictions**
As Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine, restrictions have been introduced at several airports in Russia. Moscow’s Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports, as well as Kaluga airport, will be under special measures due to the reported drone strikes. The Federal Air Transport Agency (Rosaviatsiya) announced these restrictions.
**Ukraine’s Drone Attacks**
This is not the first time Ukraine has used drones to attack Russian military infrastructure. In fact, Ukraine regularly uses drones to target Russian military installations and disrupt their operations. The recent surge in drone strikes aims to overwhelm Russia’s air defenses and make the war visible to the Russian public.
The Russian government has been vocal about its opposition to a ceasefire, and it seems that Ukraine is taking matters into its own hands by increasing the frequency of these drone attacks. This move is likely an attempt to put pressure on the Russian government and demonstrate the effectiveness of Ukrainian military tactics.
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