Ukraine Launches More Than 1,000 Drones at Russia in Massive Overnight Attack
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Ukrainian forces launched more than 1,000 drones toward Russia in a massive overnight assault, including hundreds targeting Moscow. Russian authorities said the Moscow Oil Refinery and residential buildings were damaged. The attack coincided with the final day of Russia’s first parliamentary election since its 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Why it matters
The operation highlights Ukraine’s growing long-range strike capability and its strategy of targeting Russian energy and logistics infrastructure deep inside the country. Russia’s Defence Ministry said it destroyed 1,110 Ukrainian drones across Russia, occupied Crimea and the Black Sea in the wave reported by AP.
What's next
Russia has said it will intensify strikes on Ukrainian military targets in response. Kyiv and Moscow have continued attacking each other’s energy infrastructure, raising the risk of further escalation and additional disruption to Russian fuel production.
Key dates
- Sep 19–20: Massive Ukrainian drone operation begins overnight
- Sep 20: Hundreds of drones target the Moscow region; Moscow Oil Refinery is damaged
- Sep 20: Russia’s parliamentary voting concludes
- Sep 21: Early results show United Russia dominating the tightly controlled vote
- Next: Russia has signalled intensified retaliatory strikes.
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Sources
- Associated PressView original →
