Mass drone attack targets the capital
Ukraine launched 637 drones toward Moscow in one of the largest aerial attacks of the war, according to the city's mayor. The overnight barrage hit a Wildberries logistics facility, adding to the damage across the capital region. Russian air defenses reported intercepting many of the drones, but debris and strikes caused fires and disruptions on the ground.
Officials said the attack was aimed at military and logistics targets. The Wildberries facility, one of Russia's largest e-commerce warehouses, caught fire after being struck. Emergency crews worked through the morning to contain the blaze. No official death toll has been released so far.
Air defenses under strain
The scale of the attack tested Moscow's layered air defense network. Russia has expanded its use of electronic warfare and interceptor systems since the start of the war. Still, the sheer number of drones forced some flights to be diverted and closed parts of the city's airspace. The mayor urged residents to stay indoors as debris fell in several districts.
Ukraine has used long-range drones throughout the conflict to strike deep inside Russian territory. The country has built a domestic drone industry that now produces models capable of flying hundreds of kilometers. Analysts say these attacks aim to disrupt Russian logistics and put pressure on the population in the capital.
What comes next
The attack came as ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran dominated global attention. But the war in Ukraine remains active on multiple fronts. Ukrainian officials said the strikes were a response to recent Russian bombardment of Ukrainian cities, which killed at least 10 people overnight in one region.
Russia's defense ministry said it would continue its military campaign. International observers called for restraint, warning that long-range strikes on civilian infrastructure raise the risk of escalation. Both sides show little sign of moving toward renewed negotiations.