Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia
A massive Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region resulted in two deaths and damage to residential buildings and an oil refinery. This follows a series of intensified strikes between Russia and Ukraine targeting energy and logistics infrastructure.
Why it matters
The escalation of drone warfare against civilian and industrial targets in Russia marks a significant intensification of the ongoing conflict.
Image source, Reuters Image caption, Plumes of smoke rise from fires at an oil refinery in Moscow after reports of an overnight Ukrainian drone attack
At least two people have been killed and six injured in a "massive" overnight Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, Governor Andrei Vorobyev has said.
Vorobyev said 249 drones had been shot down, and he reported fires in several residential houses. A local warehouse was also ablaze. In the capital Moscow, an oil refinery was damaged, and flight restrictions were in place at two airports.
Earlier, a Ukraine official said seven people, including two children, were killed in Russian attacks in the Kyiv and Sumy regions on Saturday.
Russia and Ukraine have recently intensified their strikes, targeting energy-generating and transport facilities, as well as major logistics hubs.
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