Ukraine launches massive drone attack on Moscow and Russian oil refineries

Ukraine conducted what Moscow's mayor called the "largest ever" drone attack on the Russian capital on September 20–22, 2026, with approximately 1,000 drones deployed. The strikes killed at least two people in the Moscow region, damaged an oil refinery in the capital, and hit civilian areas and industrial targets in Russia's Samara region, with additional strikes on key Russian oil infrastructure.

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Russian authorities say Ukrainian drones hit Moscow refinery during elections

kite:worldother9d ago kagi ↗

Russian authorities said Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and the surrounding region early Sunday, killing two people, injuring six and damaging a facility at the Moscow Oil Refinery. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said more than 1,600 drones had been intercepted across Russia since Saturday, including 450 approaching the capital. Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov separatel

Russia: Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow kills 2

rss:dw-allinternational9d ago kagi ↗

An oil refinery was hit in one of the largest attacks so far on the Russian capital, as the country holds a parliamentary election. Meanwhile, at least four people were killed in Russian strikes in Ukraine's Kyiv region.

Ukraine hits Russia with major drone attack, targetting refinery

rss:france24international9d ago kagi ↗

In Russia, voters are on the third and final day of casting ballots in the country's first wartime parliamentary election. Despite the voting however, Ukraine carried out what Moscow described as the "largest ever" drone attack on the Russian capital. Kyiv reportedly fired over 1.000 drones at the country, leaving two dead in the Moscow region and inflicting damage upon an oil refinery. Details by

Moscow burns as Ukraine strikes Russian capital's biggest oil refinery

stream:bsky-jetstreamother9d ago wire ×4 kagi ↗

Ukrainian strikes have knocked out a significant part of Russia's oil refining capacity, triggering oil product shortages, fuel price increases and long queues at filling stations in many regions across the country's 11 time zones. www.dailymail.com/news/article... Huge fires burned through Moscow overnight following one of the biggest Ukrainian drone attacks in the Russian capital, which left two

Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia

stream:bsky-jetstreamother9d ago kagi ↗

Russia has had its refinery blown up. Oil without a refinery is of no use whatsoever. Particularly diesel refinery. Indian refinery next biggest? www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/... Moscow mayor says Russia has intercepted 1,600 drones since Saturday, including 450 directed at the capital.

2 Killed Near Moscow As Ukrainian Drone Barrage Hits Oil Refinery

stream:bsky-jetstreamother9d ago kagi ↗

2 Killed Near Moscow As Ukrainian Drone Barrage Hits Oil Refinery ->i24NEWS | More on "Ukraine drone strikes near Moscow" at BigEarthData.ai | #Kremlin #Drone #StandWithUkraine #RussiaUkraineWar #Moscow A Ukrainian drone barrage hit an oil refinery in Moscow and killed two people elsewhere in the surrounding region, Russian authorities said, as explosions and smoke were reported in the capital. Mo

Massive Ukrainian drone attack hits Moscow on last day of Russian elections

stream:bsky-jetstreamother9d ago kagi ↗

www.politico.eu/article/ukra... Way to go Ukraine! For the past few months the average daily missile/drone strikes between Russia and Ukraine have been in Ukraine's favor. Slava Ukraini! “This unprecedented attack was clearly planned with the aim of disrupting the ⁠elections,” said Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.

UKRAINE PUMMELS MOSCOW 8 Ballistic Missiles Hit Moscow 1,000+ Drones President Zelensky confirms Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia over the weekend, , targeting a major oil refinery am

mastodon:mstdn-socialother8d ago kagi ↗

UKRAINE PUMMELS MOSCOW 8 Ballistic Missiles Hit Moscow 1,000+ Drones President Zelensky confirms Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia over the weekend, , targeting a major oil refinery among other sites in Moscow region FOLLOW. FOR. NEWS. # AureFreePress # News # UkraineWar # STANDWITHUKRAINE # BreakingNews

Ukrainian Drone Swarm Strikes Key Russian Oil Refinery in Samara

stream:bsky-jetstreamother7d ago kagi ↗

Ukrainian Drone Swarm Strikes Key Russian Oil Refinery in Samara ->Kyiv Post | More on "Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure" at BigEarthData.ai | #RussianOil #StandWithUkraine #Drone #RussiaUkraineWar Dozens of Ukrainian drones targeted industrial facilities in Russia’s Samara Oblast overnight on Tuesday, damaging civilian infrastructure and reportedly setting fire to a major Rosneft o