By Russian authorities say three people killed in the Moscow region and one in Belgorod in Ukrainian attacks.
At least five people were killed after Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone offensives against Russia since the war began in 2022. Russian officials said hundreds of drones targeted Moscow and several other regions overnight, marking a sharp escalation in the growing drone war between the two countries.
According to Russian authorities, more than 500 drones were intercepted across multiple regions, including Moscow, Belgorod, and Crimea. Despite Russia’s advanced air defense systems, several drones managed to strike residential areas, industrial facilities, and energy infrastructure. Airports around Moscow temporarily suspended flights, while fires and explosions were reported in different districts.
Drone Warfare Timeline
| Year | Major Drone Events |
|---|---|
| 2022 | Russia invades Ukraine; drones begin playing a major battlefield role |
| 2023 | First major drone attacks reported inside Moscow |
| 2024 | Ukraine expands long-range drone production and refinery strikes |
| 2025 | Large-scale cross-border drone attacks intensify |
| 2026 | One of the biggest drone barrages targets Moscow and Russian regions |
Scale of the Latest Attack
| Category | Estimated Number |
|---|---|
| Drones launched | 500+ |
| Russian regions targeted | 14 |
| Confirmed deaths | 5 |
| Injured | 12+ |
| Flights disrupted | 300+ |
(Data – The Guardian)
Ukraine described the strikes as retaliation for continuous Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation showed that Russian territory was no longer beyond reach. Meanwhile, Moscow accused Kyiv of targeting civilians and promised stronger countermeasures.
(Source – Reuters)