Drone Attacks Target Moscow for Second Day, Mayor Reports

Moscow has experienced a second day of drone attacks, with Russian authorities reporting the downing of approximately 40 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Sunday, March 15, 2026, according to reports from RBC-Ukraine and the Telegram channel of UNIAN.

Details of the Attacks

Mayor Sergei Sobyanin of Moscow has been providing updates on the situation, stating that drones were destroyed even as approaching the city. Some Russian social media groups claimed over 100 drones were intercepted by evening.

Reports indicate the possible deployment of mobile air defense groups around the Kremlin, though the authenticity of these images circulating on social networks remains unconfirmed.

Official Response and Damage Assessment

Sobyanin has consistently reported on the interception of drones by Russian Ministry of Defense air defense systems via his Telegram channel, noting that emergency services are dispatched to the sites where drones crash. As of the latest reports, Mayor Sobyanin has not released information regarding any casualties or damage resulting from the attacks.

Background on Sergei Sobyanin

Sergei Semyonovich Sobyanin has served as the Mayor of Moscow since October 21, 2010. Prior to his role as mayor, he held positions as Deputy Prime Minister of Russia – Head of the Government Executive Office (2008-2010), Kremlin Chief of Staff (2005-2008), and Governor of Tyumen Oblast (2001-2005). More information about Sergei Sobyanin can be found on Wikipedia.