Ukraine brings the war to Moscow with one its largest drone attacks on the capital, adding to the ‘darkening cloud of anxiety over Russia’
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on Moscow, resulting in the deaths of at least four people and injuries to a dozen others. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes as justified retaliation for recent Russian attacks on Ukraine. The incident has heightened anxiety in Russia, with experts noting the attack underscores Ukraine's capability to strike deep into Russian territory.
- ▪The drone strikes killed at least four people, including three near Moscow.
- ▪Ukrainian President Zelenskyy stated the attacks were justified retaliation for Russian strikes on Ukraine.
- ▪Russian air defenses reportedly shot down 81 drones aimed at Moscow during the attack.
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One of Ukraine’s largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday. Debris fell on Russia’s largest airport without causing damage.Recommended Video Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the drone strikes, saying that they were “entirely justified.” Russia has repeatedly launched similar attacks on Ukraine’s capital and other cities during the war, and an expert said that the strikes appeared to be retaliation for recent Russian attacks on Kyiv. Russian drone strikes on Ukraine overnight wounded eight people, Ukrainian authorities said.
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