‘Massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow
Ukraine launched a massive drone strike against Russia, targeting the Moscow region and causing a large fire at a distribution warehouse. Russian officials reported multiple casualties and significant drone interceptions, marking one of the largest air raids of the conflict.
Why it matters
The escalation in drone warfare near the Russian capital signifies a shift in the tactical capabilities and reach of Ukrainian forces.
The view from a nearby cemetery as smoke rises above a Wildberries facility near Podolsk in the Moscow region. Photograph: EPA The view from a nearby cemetery as smoke rises above a Wildberries facility near Podolsk in the Moscow region. Photograph: EPA Russia ‘Massive’ Ukrainian drone attack on Russia kills at least six, says Moscow Kyiv launches what may be its largest attack wave of war, with fire breaking out at warehouse near Russian capital
Prefer the Guardian on Google Ukraine has launched one of its largest drone attacks since the start of the war, causing a fire at a distribution warehouse near Moscow and killing at least six people overnight, according to Russian authorities.
Russia’s defence ministry said it had shot down 822 drones, while the mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, reported that 600 drones were flying towards the capital’s region, of which 201 were destroyed.
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