A large-scale Ukrainian drone strike targeted Russia’s capital, prompting the temporary closure of four airports serving Moscow. According to Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, the closures were announced in the early hours of Monday, June 22, 2026, amid reports that nearly 60 Ukrainian drones were shot down or destroyed over a roughly two-hour period.
59 Drones Downed Over Moscow Region
In a series of Telegram posts, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that Russian air defenses intercepted or destroyed 59 Ukrainian drones between 3:02 a.m. and 5:07 a.m. local time. Social media users shared footage and images appearing to show drones being shot down over the Moscow Oblast, with several accounts—including OSINTtechnical and Woofers—posting real-time updates and video clips.
Fatal Missile Strike in Odesa
Meanwhile, in southern Ukraine, a Russian Iskander ballistic missile strike hit an agricultural facility in the Odesa region late Sunday evening, killing one person and injuring three others, according to Odesa Regional Governor Oleh Kiper. In his Telegram announcement, Kiper stated that vehicles and a fuel tank caught fire following the attack. Reuters noted it was unable to independently verify the details of the incident.