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Ukraine launches massive drone assault on Moscow, hitting oil refinery
Reported by Neha Sharma (Staff Writer) · BBC News - World ·
Confirmed by a second source: Google News - USA World
Representative image · Wikimedia CommonsUPDATE - follow-up to Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, says Russia: Ukraine launched its largest drone attack yet on the Moscow region, hitting a major oil refinery and a residential building.
Attack Details
Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that 450 drones targeting the capital were shot down during the overnight barrage. The regional governor reported that at least two people died and 20 others suffered injuries in the attacks.
Ukrainian Response
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed that Kyiv carried out the strikes using drones and missiles. He stated that the operation successfully hit a crucial Russian oil facility and a logistics site, causing losses worth billions of dollars.
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone and missile attack targeting the Moscow region, hitting an oil refinery and a residential building while air defense systems shot down hundreds of incoming drones.
Why It Matters
This marks one of the most significant direct strikes on the Russian capital region since the conflict began, demonstrating an escalation in Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities against key energy infrastructure and military logistics.
What Happens Next
It remains to be seen how Russia will retaliate against these deep strikes and how both nations will adapt their air defenses and offensive tactics as the conflict continues.
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