Moscow experienced a large-scale drone attack overnight, resulting in two fatalities and injuring 20 others, according to Russian officials. The assault targeted the city and its surrounding areas, prompting heightened security responses. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin characterized the incident as the “most massive” drone attack the capital has faced to date.

Russian authorities reported that more than 1,600 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed since Saturday, with approximately 450 of those devices heading toward Moscow. The defensive efforts involved coordinated actions by air defense units attempting to neutralize the threat before the drones could reach key urban targets.

Ukraine confirmed responsibility for conducting long-range strikes aimed at disrupting Russia’s energy and logistics infrastructure. The use of drones marks a significant escalation in the conflict, reflecting Ukraine’s growing capability to carry out attacks deep inside Russian territory.

The strike underscores the ongoing intensity of the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, with Kyiv seeking to degrade Russian military and operational capacities beyond the front lines. Moscow’s authorities continue to reinforce their defense measures to protect the capital from further incursions amid increasing drone activity.