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The Moscow region is hit by almost 800 drones as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, with 637 to almost 800 drones reported, and Russian missiles killed 10 people in a Ukrainian village. The drone attacks targeted various areas, including a Wildberries facility. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that air defenses and electronic warfare systems were activated to intercept the drones. The Russian Defense Ministry has not commented on the drone attacks.

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  • ✓ Ukraine launched 637 drones toward Moscow, according to the mayor.
  • ✓ The Moscow region was hit by almost 800 drones.
  • ✓ Russian missiles killed 10 people in a Ukrainian village.
  • ✓ The drone attacks targeted various areas, including a Wildberries facility.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 10 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

The number of drones reported in the attack on Moscow was updated to 'almost 800' from '637' in previous reports.

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  1. Moscow region hit by nearly 800 drones, Russian missiles kill 10 in Ukraine village

    Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, with 637 to almost 800 drones reported, and Russian missiles killed 10 people in a Ukrainian village. The drone attacks targeted various areas, including a Wildberries facility. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that air defenses and electronic warfare systems were activated to intercept the drones. The Russian Defense Ministry has not commented on the drone attacks.

    Why it matters

    The drone attacks on Moscow and the missile strike in Ukraine are part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine has been increasing its aerial attacks on Russian targets, including a recent series of drone strikes on Russian cities. Russia has been launching missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, resulting in significant damage and casualties.

    What is confirmed

    • Ukraine launched 637 drones toward Moscow, according to the mayor.
    • The Moscow region was hit by almost 800 drones.
    • Russian missiles killed 10 people in a Ukrainian village.
    • The drone attacks targeted various areas, including a Wildberries facility.

    Still unconfirmed

    • An explosives plant may have been targeted in Dzerzhinsk.

    What to watch next

    • Further updates on casualties and damage from the drone attacks and missile strike
    • Russia's response to the increased drone attacks from Ukraine
    • Ukraine's strategy and future aerial attacks on Russian targets
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Institute for the Study of War — Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, August 16, 2026
    2. dw.com — Why Kyiv keeps attacking Russian retail giant Wildberries
    3. AP News — Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow while Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village
    4. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Ukraine launches 637 drones toward Moscow, mayor says, with Wildberries facility hit
    5. CBS News — Ukraine targets Moscow with huge drone strike as Russia warns U.K. will pay price for supplying attack drones
    6. PBS — The Moscow region is hit by almost 800 drones as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village
    7. ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 — A warehouse burns near Moscow. In Ukraine, drone crews prepare to strike again
    8. Українська правда — Explosions heard in Russia's Dzerzhinsk, explosives plant may have been targeted – photo
    9. The Atlantic — Photos: Drone Attacks on Russia’s Wildberries Warehouses
    10. WSJ — Why Ukraine Is Ramping Up Its Aerial War Against Russia
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