Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow this year, killing two civilians
Ukraine conducted its largest drone attack on Moscow in 2026, with Russian authorities reporting approximately 450 drones shot down over the Moscow region and over 1,100 nationwide, according to Russia's Defence Ministry and Moscow's mayor. At least two people were killed and 20 injured, including children, with multiple fires breaking out in the capital. An oil refinery in the Kapotnya district was hit, while a warehouse and a residential building were damaged in another district.
✓ Verified
- ✓Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow. (Source: Al Jazeera/Russian officials)
- ✓Russian authorities reported approximately 450 drones shot down over Moscow region. (Source: Russian Defence Ministry via Al Jazeera)
- ✓Over 1,100 drones were downed nationwide according to Russian figures. (Source: Russian Defence Ministry via Al Jazeera)
- ✓At least two people were killed and 20 injured in the attack. (Source: Al Jazeera report)
- ✓Multiple fires broke out in Moscow, including at an oil refinery. (Source: Al Jazeera report)
~ Interpretation
- ~This represents the largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow in 2026. (Source characterization by Russian officials via Al Jazeera)
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