Drones Have Powerfully Attacked Moscow And A Number Of Russian Regions

• 3.04.2026, 7:59

The Leningrad Region of the Russian Federation is on fire.

On the night of April 3, Moscow and at least six regions of Russia were attacked by drones. It is known about falling debris in Moscow and fire in an industrial zone in the Leningrad region, writes "Focus".

A number of attack drones were shot down on the approach to the Russian capital. Emergency services are working at the sites where the debris fell, Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported.

At the capital's Vnukovo airport, authorities have imposed temporary restrictions amid the shelling, while at Sheremetyevo, planes depart by agreement. In addition, restrictions have been imposed at Yaroslavl airport.

At around 02:00 hours, a series of explosions went off over Russia's Voronezh. Local Telegram channels wrote that there were at least 4 sounds of explosions in total, which were accompanied by the rumble of engines in the sky and bright flashes.

Also, at least 10 explosions occurred in Veliky Novgorod: they were heard in the northern and central parts of the city.

The governor of the Leningrad region also reported an attack on the region. Temporary restrictions have been imposed at St. Petersburg's Pulkovo airport, making it impossible for a Pobeda airline plane traveling from Moscow to St. Petersburg to land at the airport. It is flying in circles in the Volkhov region.

The governor said Russian air defense forces allegedly successfully shot down at least 7 drones in the skies over the Leningrad region. Two Russians injured in the attack were hospitalized.

"According to preliminary data, the fall of debris was recorded in the Vsevolozhsk district. In the industrial zone of the Morozov settlement, the roof of a building that is not in operation was damaged," the authorities informed.

Data on the consequences of the night attack are being established.