A large-scale drone attack targeted Moscow and other regions of Russia, with officials reporting a significant number of aerial interceptions. Russia’s defense ministry claims to have downed 555 drones nationwide. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that 180 drones were intercepted specifically in the vicinity of the capital. The attack reportedly impacted an oil refinery in Moscow, though the extent of the damage remains unclear. Ukrainian involvement has been alleged, but not officially confirmed by Kyiv. This represents one of the most extensive drone assaults on Russian territory to date, raising concerns about escalating attacks within Russia as the conflict in Ukraine continues. The incident prompted temporary flight restrictions at Moscow airports.
