Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia in biggest‑ever strike on Moscow
During Russia’s three‑day Duma vote, Ukraine fired more than a thousand unmanned aircraft at the Russian capital, marking the largest drone assault on Moscow to date.
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The three‑day vote, held in occupied Ukrainian territories, coincided with a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks largely aimed at Moscow. Credit: Image: france24.com via source article · All rights reserved
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Scale of the Attack
A coordinated operation saw Ukraine launch more than a thousand drones at Moscow, the largest such strike on the Russian capital ever conducted by the nation.[1][2]
Timing Amid the Duma Elections
The offensive unfolded during Russia’s three‑day vote for its ruling Duma, the first election held in the country since its full‑scale invasion of Ukraine.[1][2]
Damaged Infrastructure
Among the drone‑hit sites was a Russian oil refinery that sustained damage during the attack, according to reports from the election period.[2]
Context of the Conflict
The drone barrage represents a significant escalation in Ukraine’s aerial campaign, following years of conflict stemming from Russia’s invasion of Ukrainian territory.[1]
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