Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow region

Hundreds of drones hit a major oil refinery and residential areas as both sides intensify strikes on infrastructure.

Sep 20, 2026

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Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow region

Hundreds of drones hit a major oil refinery and residential areas as both sides intensify strikes on infrastructure.

In brief

Hundreds of drones hit a major oil refinery and residential areas as both sides intensify strikes on infrastructure. Ukraine targeted Russia's fuel supply in its biggest attack on Moscow, while Russian strikes continue killing civilians across Ukrainian cities. Originally reported by BBC News.

Ukraine's biggest Moscow attack yet

Ukraine's biggest Moscow attack yet

Ukraine fired 450 drones at Moscow region, with 450 shot down by Russian air defenses. The strike hit the city's main oil refinery and a residential building, marking the largest attack on the capital.

“the most massive attack”

Oil refinery supplies Russian military

The refinery supplies over a third of Moscow region's fuel, including petrol, diesel and aviation fuel used by Russia's military. Ukrainian officials said three key units were damaged in the strike.

Ukraine targets war machine's supply

President Zelensky said the attack on the oil facility and logistics site represents billions of dollars that sustain Russia's war machine. Ukraine's defense minister said such strikes directly undermine Russia's ability to continue the war.

“billions of dollars that sustain the war machine”

Russian attacks kill civilians in Ukraine

Russian attacks kill civilians in Ukraine

Russian strikes killed at least nine people, including three children, in Kyiv and Sumy regions on Saturday. A mother and two small children died in Fastiv, and four people were killed in a car hit by a drone in Sumy.

Both sides escalate infrastructure strikes

Russia and Ukraine have intensified attacks on energy facilities, transport infrastructure and logistics hubs. Both sides continue targeting these facilities despite US President Trump claiming they agreed not to.

Moscow airports disrupted by attack

Sheremetyevo and Vnukovo airports imposed temporary restrictions overnight, with all arrivals and departures halted at Vnukovo. Both airports lifted restrictions by Sunday morning but warned of possible flight delays.

The short version

Ukraine targeted Russia's fuel supply in its biggest attack on Moscow, while Russian strikes continue killing civilians across Ukrainian cities.

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