Ukraine has launched a significant attack on Moscow, targeting the city's busiest airport, Sheremetyevo, and an oil refinery south-west of Moscow, resulting in the death of at least three people.. According to the report, a woman died in Khimki, north of Moscow, and a man and a woman were killed in the village of Pogorelki. The attack is seen as a response to Kremlin drone attacks that killed 24 people in Kyiv last week.

556 Ukrainian Drones Intercepted by Russia's Military

As reported, Russia's military intercepted 556 Ukrainian drones across the country, with 130 of them in the Moscow region. This significant number of intercepted drones highlights the scale of the attack. President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky described the drone attacks as 'entirely justified' and stated that Ukraine's responses to Russia's prolongation of the war and its attacks on Ukrainian cities are justified.

Ukraine's Mastery of Drone Warfare

According to security sources, Ukraine's intention by striking so deep inside Russia is to convince Russians that they are in danger. Ukraine has secured significant victories against Russian forces in recent months through its mastery of drone warfare. Remarkably, 95 per cent of Kremlin casualties in 2026 have been inflicted by unmanned platforms. This mastery of drone warfare has allowed Ukraine to launch effective attacks on Russian targets.

Russia's Response and Accusations

Russia's foreign ministry accused Ukraine of targeting civilians,a charge that has been laid at the Kremlin's door since the conflict began four years ago. Russia's TASS state news agency said that the Kyiv regime carried out another mass terrorist attack. Both sides appear to be seeking to degrade the other's industrial infrastructure. Moscow's mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that the city's air defences repelled 81 Ukrainian drones early yesterday morning, resulting in 12 injuries near an oil refinery.

Volodymyr Zelensky's Statement

President Zelensky posted on social media, stating that Ukraine is clearly telling the Russians that their state must end its war.. He also expressed gratitude to the Security Service of Ukraine and all the Defence Forces for their precision. This statement highlights Ukraine's determination to continue its attacks on Russian targets until the war is ended.