At least five people have died, and six others have been injured in a recent drone strike overnight in the Moscow Region, local authorities have reported.

The Russian government agency that runs the country’s air defense stated that the attack was launched in the morning and air defense forces of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation were actively repelling the attack. The Russian government’s air defense unit confirmed the tragedy, saying that it was the morning attack, and that air defense forces of the Ministry of Defence of the Russian Federation were actively repelling the attack. Despite the defensive efforts, the region suffered grievous losses.

Governor Vorobyov’s preliminary information about the consequences was published on the social network Max. He confirmed the deaths and said that all six injured have been given the required treatment by regional health services.

Emergency response crews have been keeping a close watch on the situation, and the Government of the Russian Federation is closely monitoring the situation. The episode comes on top of a series of other aerial attacks which have taken place in other parts of the Moscow region in recent times, leading to an increase in security precautions.

During his public address, the governor shared his heartfelt condolences mourns for the families and loved ones of the deceased. Following the attack, the Kremlin officials have kept stressing the importance of strong air defence measures in the interests of civilian life.