Seven killed, more than 50 wounded in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian regions
Ukrainian drone strikes targeted Russian energy and logistical infrastructure, resulting in seven deaths and dozens of injuries. The attacks hit facilities in the Moscow and Tambov regions, which officials claim were used to support drone production.
Why it matters
The escalation of long-range strikes deep into Russian territory marks a significant shift in the ongoing conflict's tactical landscape.
Seven people were killed, and 51 others were wounded in Russia overnight by Ukrainian drone attacks, Russian officials said on Saturday (July 18, 2026).
Kyiv’s forces are continuing their relentless aerial campaign against energy infrastructure and military targets inside Russia, aiming to undermine Moscow’s war effort and make Russians feel the consequences of the Kremlin’s all-out invasion of Ukraine that is well into its fifth year.
Two sprawling warehouses of Russia’s major online retailer, Wildberries, were hit by Ukrainian drones overnight, according to Russian officials: one in the town of Kotovsk in the Tambov region, some 360 km (roughly 220 miles) from the border with Ukraine, and another one in the city of Elektrostal, about 50 km (some 30 miles) east of Moscow.
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