Cargo plane flew over Moscow during drone attack: video released

During the evening drone attack on the capital of the Russian Federation, a cargo plane was spotted flying at low altitude over high-rise buildings in New Moscow. The video shows the heavy transport aircraft flying just a few dozen meters above the rooftops. The flight occurred around 8:00 PM (local time), when air defense systems were actively working in the sky, shooting down drones. According to the city administration, 11 drones allegedly heading to Moscow were destroyed during the evening.

A huge cargo plane flew low over the skyscrapers of Moscow, presumably to avoid encountering the drones attacking the capital. pic.twitter.com/M4PbGUubgU

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Subscribe to the Main Channel's channel on X social networkOfficial representatives of Rosaviatsiya and the Ministry of Defense do not comment on the situation. Experts suggest that the low-altitude route could be related to an emergency departure or adjustment of the trajectory due to the closed airspace. No casualties or damage from the flyby have been recorded.The situation in Moscow has escalated due to the drone attack. The air defense repelled the drone attack, and the sky over the city is completely covered. A 'Carpet' plan has been introduced at the airports, leading to delays in flights at Sheremetyevo, Vnukovo, and Domodedovo.