A large-scale drone attack targeted Moscow and the surrounding region on Thursday, resulting in a fire at an oil refinery in Kapotnya. Russia reported that hundreds of drones were launched by Ukraine.
According to Russian officials, air defense forces intercepted 137 drones approaching the city, as reported by Meduza. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated that an oil refinery in Kapotnya was struck by Ukrainian drones. The attack prompted the suspension of all flights to and from Moscow airports, as noted by The Independent. Approximately 180 drones heading towards the Russian capital were reportedly downed, according to the Mayor’s office.
ABC News reported that Russia stated Ukraine fired hundreds of drones. The New York Post indicated this attack was the largest drone assault on Moscow since the start of Russia’s invasion over four years ago, and also disrupted commercial flights. The Hindu reported that the attack occurred while President Vladimir Putin was in Kazan, 700 km east of Moscow, hosting leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to discuss bolstering business and other ties.
The Guardian reported that the scale of the long-range attack caught Muscovites by surprise, prompting panicked messages on social media. No right-leaning sources reported on this story.
The current status is that flights to Moscow have been suspended, and emergency services are responding to the fire at the oil refinery. The extent of the damage and any casualties are currently unknown.
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