Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
Summary
Moscow experienced the largest attack by Ukraine since the full-scale war began, with nearly 200 drones striking targets around the city and causing large fires and damage. Ukraine said this attack was a response to recent Russian strikes on Kyiv, while Russia reported intercepting many drones and missiles across the country.Key Facts
- About 200 Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow, targeting an oil refinery and causing thick smoke and fires.
- Seventeen people were injured in the Moscow region during this attack.
- Ukraine also used four cruise missiles in the operation.
- Russia claimed it destroyed nearly 1,000 drones and four Ukrainian cruise missiles nationwide within 24 hours.
- A previous Russian attack set a major Kyiv religious site on fire, prompting Ukraine's large drone strike in response.
- Moscow’s main airports temporarily closed, and over 500 flights were canceled or delayed.
- Drone attacks on Moscow have increased since spring 2023 as Ukraine gained long-range drone abilities.
- Russia launched over 200 drones and multiple ballistic missiles at Ukraine overnight after the Moscow attack.
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