Sergei Sobyanin

Sergei Sobyanin

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Sergei Sobyanin is a Russian politician and the Mayor of Moscow, a position he has held since 2010. He is known for his administration's focus on urban development and modernization, including the controversial program of renovation aimed at replacing old Soviet-era housing, particularly the 'Khrushchyovkas', with new residential complexes. Sobyanin's initiatives have often sparked public debate, balancing the need for modern infrastructure against the preservation of historical neighborhoods.

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Sergei Sobyanin reported on the drone attacks on Moscow by Ukrainian forces.

Maskvą atakavo mažiausiai 80 dronų: atšaukta per 360 skrydžių
15min – major Lithuanian news website·LithuaniaLithuania· 2026-06-22
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The Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, stated that Russian air defense allegedly shot down 25 drones heading towards the capital.

На Москву летять десятки дронів, росіяни заявили про збиття 25 БпЛА
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-06-19
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Sergei Sobyanin reported that air defense forces shot down approximately 180 drones in the Moscow region.

აფეთქებები და შავი კვამლი მოსკოვში
რეზონანსი (Rezonansi)·GeorgiaGeorgia· 2026-06-19
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Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that Moscow shot down more than fifty drones.

Jutarnji list - "Leteći tanjur" iznad Moskve, traje masovna evakuacija, protuzračna obrana kao da ne postoji!
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-06-19
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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that 13 drones heading to Moscow were shot down early in the morning.

Venäjä torjuu drooniparvea Pietarin yllä
Helsingin Sanomat·FinlandFinland· 2026-06-03
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The Mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, reported the destruction of 10 drones heading towards the Russian capital.

У Москві заявили про атаку українських дронів та обмеження в аеропортах
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-02-22
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Sergei Sobyanin is the mayor of Moscow who reported on the interception of drones heading towards the city.

У Брянську та області відсутнє тепло і світло через атаку дронів
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2026-02-15
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Moscow's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin has made significant changes to the city.

Mit dem grossen Schnee hat Moskau ein wenig zu sich selbst zurückgefunden
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-02-05
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Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that Russian air defence units downed 25 Moscow-bound Ukrainian drones on Wednesday.

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy open to creating demilitarised zone in country’s east | Russia
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25
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Sergei Sobyanin, the Mayor of Moscow, reported that Russian air defenses shot down 31 drones heading towards the city.

الدفاعات الجوية الروسية تسقط طائرات مسيرة متجهة إلى موسكو
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-12-11
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Sergei Sobyanin reported that emergency services were sent to the site where a drone fell in Moscow.

Ред деескалација, ред ескалација: Француската Легија на странци подготвена да влезе на украинското боиште
Нова Македонија (Nova Makedonija)·North MacedoniaNorth Macedonia· 2025-10-30
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The mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, reported via Telegram that emergency services had gone to the site where a drone headed towards Moscow had fallen.

Ρωσία: Ουκρανική επίθεση με drones με στόχο τη Μόσχα για δεύτερη συνεχή νύχτα
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-10-28
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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that Russian defenses shot down 28 drones during a recent attack.

الرئيس الأوكراني يتوقع خطة سلام أوروبية خلال أيام
Al Ittihad·United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-10-28
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Sergei Sobyanin said Russian defence units downed 28 drones from Sunday night into Monday morning.

Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims test of nuclear-powered missile condemned as ‘flying Chornobyl’ | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-27
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Sergei Sobyanin is the Mayor of Moscow who reported on the successful interception of drone attacks in the city.

الدفاعات الروسية تتصدى لهجوم بمسيرات استهدف العاصمة موسكو
Youm7·EgyptEgypt· 2025-10-27
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The city’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Sunday that Russian air defense systems destroyed one drone heading for Moscow.

Deadly Russian strikes tear into Kyiv residential high-rises in second attack within 24 hours
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-10-26
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Sobyanin denounced attacks by Ukrainian drones that caused temporary issues at Sheremetyevo airport.

Ma davvero l'Ucraina può riconquistare i territori persi? Dal Donbass alla guerra ibrida, quali sono gli ostacoli principali
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-09-24
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Sergei Sobyanin stated that more than 40 Ukrainian drones were shot down over Moscow.

dijo que Ucrania "puede recuperar todo el territorio perdido ante Rusia"
Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2025-09-23
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Sergei Sobyanin, the mayor of Moscow, clarified that two more drones were intercepted.

Украинские дроны атаковали Москву
Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva)·BelarusBelarus· 2025-09-22
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Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin commented on the incident, confirming a death and injuries.

At least one killed by gas cylinder blast in iconic Moscow toy shop, state media reports
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2025-08-25
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Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram that Russian air defences downed a drone headed for Moscow.

Ukraine war briefing: Russia claims capture of two more villages in push towards key military hub | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-24
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Sergei Sobyanin announced the downing of a drone heading towards Moscow.

Η Ρωσία κατέρριψε drone που κατευθυνόταν στη Μόσχα – Εκλεισαν αεροδρόμια
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2025-08-23
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Sergei Sobyanin is the Mayor of Moscow who reported on the shooting down of drones targeting the city.

Russia and Ukraine trade aerial attacks, killing 2 and injuring several in each country
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-07-26
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Sergei Sobyanin reported that five drones were shot down by air defense units in Moscow.

Index - Külföld - Minden korábbit felülmúl a mostani ukrajnai vérfürdő
Index.hu·HungaryHungary· 2025-07-21
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Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that a drone struck a residential building in Zelenograd.

Ukraine war briefing: Russia insists on sticking to its war demands amid Trump sanctions threat | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-21
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Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that at least 13 drones were downed on the approach to Moscow.

Russia insists on annexing parts of Ukraine to reach peace deal despite Trump’s ultimatum
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2025-07-20
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Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that a drone had struck a residential building in Zelenograd, causing damage but no casualties.

Russia open to peace with Ukraine but ‘our goals’ must be achieved, says Kremlin – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-20
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Sergei Sobyanin clarified that there were no casualties from the drone debris.

Вторая авиакомпания сообщила о смене расписания из-за атак БПЛА на Москву — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-07-20
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Sobyanin said 13 drones were shot down as they approached the Russian capital.

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says peace negotiations ‘must be stepped up’ | Ukraine
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-20
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