Ukraine launched more than 400 drones toward Moscow on Sunday, marking one of the largest aerial operations directed at the Russian capital since the conflict began. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that Russian air defenses shot down dozens of the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over various districts, including Ramenskoye and Domodedovo. No major casualties were immediately reported, though local authorities noted some property damage and flight disruptions at Moscow-area airports.
The drone strikes followed a series of Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv and other Ukrainian urban centers. Ukrainian officials stated that Russian strikes targeted energy infrastructure and residential areas, leading to power outages and emergency responses in multiple regions. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the drone operation as a response to the continued bombardment of Ukrainian territory.
The escalation in aerial warfare comes as both nations continue to target infrastructure and logistics hubs behind the front lines. Russian officials have condemned the strikes on Moscow as "terrorist acts," while Ukrainian leadership maintains that targeting Russian military and support facilities is necessary for national defense. Independent verification of the total number of drones launched and the extent of the damage on both sides remains ongoing.