Ukraine Launches Major Drone Attack on Moscow Using 50 Drones

Aug 26, 2024, 07:03 AM

Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on Moscow, marking one of the largest assaults on the Russian capital since the conflict began in February 2022. Russian officials reported that air defenses intercepted at least 11 drones targeting the city. Moscow's mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, confirmed the attack, describing it as one of the biggest attempts to strike the capital. The Russian military claimed to have shot down all drones before they could reach their intended targets. Ukraine reportedly used about 50 drones in this operation. This attack is part of Ukraine's ongoing cross-border offensive, which has intensified tensions between the two nations.