Moscow targeted in massive Ukrainian drone raid Moscow experienced a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack, with air defenses destroying at least 194 UAVs targeting the capital and over 550 nationwide. Although most drones were intercepted, some caused minor damage to buildings and infrastructure, leading to airport flight disruptions and evacuations in the Moscow region. Russia reported retaliatory strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.

• Russian air defenses destroyed at least 194 drones targeting Moscow overnight.
• Over 550 Ukrainian UAVs were intercepted nationwide since Wednesday evening.
• Minor damage was reported at the Moscow Oil Refinery, a shopping center, and apartment blocks.
• All four of Moscow’s international airports halted flights during the raid.
• In the Moscow Region, a drone struck an apartment block, and debris caused a car fire and damaged a mall roof.
• One person was killed and two injured in a drone attack in Gukovo, Rostov Region.
• Russia claims to have conducted retaliatory strikes on Ukraine’s military-linked energy infrastructure, including a fuel depot and oil refinery.