Ukraine targets Moscow with more than 1,000 drones

Ukraine launched a large drone attack across Russia, targeting Moscow on the final day of parliamentary voting. Russian authorities reported damage at the capital’s oil refinery and a residential building, and deaths in the Moscow region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the operation targeted oil and logistics facilities supporting Russia’s war.

• 1,100 dronesRussia said it shot down — Across Russia and nearby areas
• 450 dronesheaded toward Moscow, mayor said — Since the previous day
• Over 2,000 dronesRussia launched against Ukraine that week — Ukrainian presidential statement

Q1

Why did Ukraine target oil facilities?

Zelenskyy described oil and logistics facilities as helping fund Russia’s war, and framed the strikes as economic pressure on Moscow.

Q2

Where did Russian forces report interceptions?

The Defence Ministry included Crimea and the Black Sea among the areas where it reported drones had been brought down.

Q3

How do Russian attacks fit context?

Zelenskyy described a week of Russian drone, bomb and missile strikes across Ukraine, including attacks on civilian and infrastructure targets.

Q4

Why did Moscow cite the election?

The mayor linked the timing to voting’s final day, while Ukrainian statements emphasised military financing rather than electoral disruption.