Ukrainian drones target Moscow, oil refinery in deadly attack, Russian officials say
Summary
Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow, targeting a large oil refinery and several residential areas, leading to at least two deaths and multiple injuries. Russian officials reported shooting down hundreds of drones, while Ukrainian leaders said the strikes had a significant impact on Moscow’s fuel supply and war resources.Key Facts
- Around 450 Ukrainian drones were shot down by Russia during the attack on Moscow.
- Some drones hit the Moscow Oil Refinery, a major fuel processing facility operated by Gazprom.
- Two people were killed in different areas of Moscow, and about 20 others were injured.
- Several fires broke out in apartment buildings and warehouses after the drone strikes.
- Moscow’s airports were temporarily closed overnight due to the attack but reopened the next day.
- Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy said the strike disrupted an important oil facility funding Russia's military efforts.
- Russian authorities described the attack as unprecedented and linked it to disruption of Russian parliamentary elections.
- Russia's Defense Ministry claimed to have shot down a record number of drones (1,110) overnight.
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