Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
Ukraine launched several waves of drone strikes against Moscow starting Monday night. One of Russia's largest satellite communication centers was hit for the second time in just over a week. A 6-month-old died and three people were injured during the attack.
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New reports confirm a satellite center was hit and a 6-month-old child died.
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Ukraine Hits Russian Satellite Center in Large Moscow Drone Attack
confidence 90%Ukraine launched several waves of drone strikes against Moscow starting Monday night. One of Russia's largest satellite communication centers was hit for the second time in just over a week. A 6-month-old died and three people were injured during the attack.
What's confirmed:
- The mayor of Moscow stated at least 61 Ukrainian drones were shot down in the capital region.
- Ukraine hit one of Russia's largest satellite communication centers for the second time in just over a week.
- Drone strikes occurred in several waves starting Monday night.
Still unconfirmed:
- A 6-month-old died and three people were injured in the attack.
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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Strike on Moscow Since Full-Scale Invasion
confidence 90%Ukraine attacked Moscow on June 18, 2026, with nearly 200 drones. The strike hit a shopping center and the Moscow Oil Refinery in the Kapotnya district. Thick black smoke and soot covered the city as four airports paused flights.
What's confirmed:
- Ukraine launched nearly 200 drones at Moscow on June 18, 2026.
- The attack hit a shopping center and the Moscow Oil Refinery in the Kapotnya district.
- Four Moscow airports temporarily suspended flights during the strike.
- The strike caused significant fires and black soot to rain down on the city.
Still unconfirmed:
- Russian trust in President Vladimir Putin fell to 69% according to a Public Opinion Foundation survey conducted June 19-21.
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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Assault on Moscow Since Full-Scale Invasion
confidence 90%Ukraine fired nearly 200 drones at Moscow on Thursday morning, marking the largest attack since the start of the full-scale war. The strike hit an oil refinery and a shopping center, causing black oil soot to rain down on the city. All four Moscow airports temporarily suspended flights.
What's confirmed:
- Ukraine launched nearly 200 drones at Moscow and its surroundings on Thursday morning.
- The attack is the largest drone assault on Moscow since the start of the full-scale invasion.
- An oil refinery in the southeast of the city was hit, causing black oil to rain down on parts of Moscow.
- Moscow airports temporarily suspended flights for several hours.
- The assault targeted a shopping center and an oil refinery.
Still unconfirmed:
- Donald Trump privately urged Volodymyr Zelensky to act "more boldly" against Russia.
- The attack occurred hours after Zelensky held a coordination call with Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron.
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Moscow Hit by Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack Since Full-Scale War Began
confidence 95%Ukraine launched nearly 200 drones at Moscow and its surroundings on Thursday morning. The assault caused fires at a shopping center and an oil refinery in the city's southeast. All four Moscow airports closed temporarily, delaying dozens of flights.
What's confirmed:
- Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported nearly 200 Ukrainian drones were shot down on approach to the capital.
- Air defense systems shot down around 194 drones in several waves on Thursday morning.
- An oil refinery in the southeast of Moscow burned for the second consecutive day.
- All four airports in Moscow closed temporarily and delayed dozens of flights.
- Debris struck a shopping complex and damaged commercial and residential buildings in the surrounding region.
Still unconfirmed:
- Moscow residents reported black rain following the attack.
- Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery in the Tyumen region more than 1,200 miles from Ukraine.
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Moscow Hit by Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack Since Full-Scale War Began
confidence 90%Ukraine launched nearly 200 drones at Moscow and its surrounding areas. The assault hit a major oil refinery twice in one week and disrupted local flights. Thick black smoke covered the city following the strikes.
What's confirmed:
- Nearly 200 drones targeted Moscow and surrounding areas.
- A major oil refinery was hit twice in one week.
- The attacks caused thick black smoke to rise over the city.
- Flights were disrupted due to the drone waves.
Still unconfirmed:
- Seventeen people were wounded in the Moscow region according to governor Andrei Vorobyov.
- Almost 1,000 drones were involved in the broader operation.
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Moscow Suffers Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack of Full-Scale War
confidence 100%Ukraine launched nearly 200 drones at Moscow and surrounding areas on June 18, 2026. The strike hit a major oil refinery and caused thick black smoke to cover the city. This represents the largest drone assault on the capital since the start of the full-scale invasion.
What's confirmed:
- Nearly 200 drones targeted areas around the Russian capital.
- The attack struck a major oil refinery.
- This was the largest Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow since the start of the full-scale invasion.
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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Moscow Since Full-Scale War Began
confidence 90%Ukraine targeted Moscow on Thursday, June 18, 2026, with nearly 200 drones. The assault hit a key oil refinery in Kapotnya for the second time in a week and caused fires at a shopping center. Russian authorities reported at least 17 injuries, including two children, in the Moscow Oblast.
What's confirmed:
- Nearly 200 Ukrainian drones targeted the Russian capital on June 18, 2026.
- A key oil refinery in Kapotnya was struck for the second time in a week.
- The drone offensive caused fires at a Moscow oil refinery and a shopping center.
- The attack is the largest of its kind on Moscow since the start of the full-scale war.
- Russian authorities claimed at least 17 people, including two children, were injured in Moscow Oblast.
Still unconfirmed:
- Ukrainian drones broke through three layers of Moscow air defenses.