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Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow

Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow

Summary

Ukrainian forces launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds aimed at Moscow, causing damage and casualties. This attack happened during Russia’s last day of wartime parliamentary elections, while Ukraine also faced Russian strikes that killed civilians.

Key Facts

  • Ukraine fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia, including attacks on Moscow.
  • The attack damaged a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building.
  • Two people died and 20 were wounded in the Moscow region due to the drone attack.
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said Ukraine used homegrown missiles and drones to target Russian infrastructure.
  • Russian drone strikes hit a monastery and residential areas in Ukraine, killing several civilians including children.
  • Russia held parliamentary elections during the conflict, including in areas it annexed from Ukraine, which Kyiv calls illegal.
  • Russia claimed to have shot down 1,110 Ukrainian drones in various regions including Crimea.
  • The U.S. approved a $2.68 billion sale of air defense equipment to Ukraine, and President Trump signed new sanctions against Russia.
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