Summary
Ukraine sent nearly 700 drones toward Moscow in one of its largest attacks on the Russian capital in recent years. The strike killed two people and injured nine others, according to Russian officials.Key Facts
- Ukraine launched about 700 drones targeting Moscow overnight.
- The attack happened between 8:30 p.m. Monday and 5 a.m. Tuesday local time.
- Moscow's mayor said over 650 drones were detected heading for the city.
- Another 68 drones were reportedly destroyed before reaching Moscow.
- Two people died: a 71-year-old man in southern Moscow and a 20-year-old man northwest of the city.
- Nine others were injured during the attack.
- Russian officials provided the casualty and damage information.
