International: Ukraine Launches Its Largest Drone Attack on Moscow
Massive Drone Assault on Russian Capital
Ukraine carried out its biggest drone strike on Moscow on Tuesday, targeting the Russian capital with at least 91 drones, according to Russian officials. The attack resulted in one death, three injuries, and significant damage to residential buildings. Several airports were shut down, leading to flight diversions.
Russia Claims Hundreds of Drones Downed
Russia’s Defence Ministry stated that a total of 337 Ukrainian drones were intercepted across multiple regions, including 91 over Moscow and 126 over Kursk, where Ukrainian forces are reportedly retreating. The attack coincided with Ukrainian officials preparing for potential peace talks in Saudi Arabia.
Moscow Officials Respond
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that air defences had successfully repelled the attack. Meanwhile, Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov shared images of a heavily damaged apartment with shattered windows. Residents in Ramenskoye, about 50 km southeast of the Kremlin, were temporarily evacuated due to the strike.
Disrupted Air Travel
Russia’s aviation authority announced flight suspensions across all four Moscow airports, as well as in Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod, to ensure passenger safety. Despite the attack, central Moscow remained calm, with commuters proceeding as usual.
Rising Tensions Amid War
As the war enters its third year, the battlefield remains active, with Russian forces advancing in Kursk and Ukraine intensifying drone strikes on key Russian targets, including oil refineries, airfields, and military radars. While Ukrainian Kyiv has faced repeated Russian drone attacks, Ukraine continues retaliatory strikes deep inside Russian territory.
Putin’s Warning
Russian President Vladimir Putin condemned the drone attacks on civilian infrastructure, including nuclear plants, labeling them “terrorism.” He vowed a strong response, reinforcing Moscow’s electronic warfare systems and layered air defence networks to counter future threats.