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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Moscow

The assault involved 144 drones, leading to the death of one woman and the temporary closure of three major airports.

Ukrainian air defense intercepts a Shahed drone mid-air during a Russia aerial attack on the capital in Kyiv, Ukraine, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. Amid the Russian-Ukraine war a senior Ukrainian official on Monday is issuing a warning over reports that Iran has supplied short-range ballistic missiles to Moscow.
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Overview

  • Ukraine's latest drone assault on Moscow is the largest to date, involving 144 drones and causing significant disruption.
  • A drone strike on a residential building in the Moscow region killed one woman and injured several others.
  • Three of Moscow's major airports were closed temporarily, affecting dozens of flights.
  • Russia claims to have intercepted the majority of drones, but widespread damage was reported.
  • Ukraine's defense ministry did not comment on the attacks, which reflect Kyiv's strategy to target deep within Russian territory.