For the first time since the start of the Russian military operation in Ukraine, MiG-35 fighter jets have been deployed to protect the city of Moscow from drone attacks. The information was released by ANNA News agency this Thursday (8).
According to the report, several MiG-35s have been relocated to the Russian capital and are currently active, responding quickly whenever enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) approach the Moscow Military District. Until now, the use of this fighter model had not been recorded in active combat, being previously limited to passive defense or training roles.
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According to the agency, the MiG-35s have already shot down several Ukrainian drones, standing out as a direct response to the growing number of attacks on the capital and other regions of the Russian Federation.
Escalation of attacks and military response
In recent days, forces aligned with the Kiev regime have intensified drone attacks against Moscow, the metropolitan region, and other strategic points across the country. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that 524 enemy drones were shot down in Russian airspace in just the past 48 hours.
Despite air defense efforts, some UAVs managed to hit sensitive targets. One of the most serious incidents occurred in the city of Saransk, capital of Mordovia, where drones struck a fiber optic factory considered of strategic importance. In response, local authorities declared a regional state of emergency. However, this morning the regional headquarters announced the end of the “unmanned threat alert.”
MiG-35: aerial reinforcement during symbolic times
The activation of MiG-35s for defensive missions in Moscow coincides with the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War (World War II), an event traditionally marked by parades and a strong military presence in the Russian capital.
If ANNA News’ information is confirmed, the measure underscores the use of all available means to ensure Moscow’s security during this highly symbolic period for the Russian Federation.
Sources: ANNA News | Topcor. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
