Ukraine fired hundreds of drones at Moscow in what has been described as the largest attack on the Russian capital, according to information from Moscow’s mayor. The overnight barrage saw 450 drones downed, the mayor said, while two people died.
The reported scale of the attack marks a major escalation in the use of drones against Moscow. The mayor’s statement provided the reported number of drones downed but did not give further details about the operation.
Two fatalities have been reported in connection with the overnight barrage. No additional information about the victims or the circumstances of their deaths was provided.
The available information does not specify when the attack began, how long it lasted, or whether damage was caused beyond the reported deaths. It also does not include a response from Ukraine.
At this time, the key confirmed details are that hundreds of drones were fired at Moscow overnight, that the city’s mayor said 450 were downed, and that two people died.
