Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds targeting Moscow, damaging a key oil refinery and causing fires and casualties. The attack occurred during Russia's parliamentary elections, with Moscow's mayor calling it the largest ever on the capital.
Ukrainian forces hit the Gazpromneft-Moscow Oil Refinery, a major supplier of fuel to Russian troops, and a residential building in Sofyino, killing one woman and injuring five. The attack also damaged a logistics facility in Voronezh Oblast, according to Ukrainian officials.
The strikes highlight the strategic impact of drone warfare on Russia's energy infrastructure and electoral process. Moscow's defense forces downed 1,100 drones, but the attack disrupted fuel supplies and raised concerns about the war's economic toll. Russia's elections, held in illegally annexed regions, are expected to reinforce Putin's political dominance.
Ukraine's use of long-range drones and missiles, including Flamingo and Pelican, underscores its growing military capabilities. The attack on the refinery, a critical asset for Russia's war effort, is seen as a direct challenge to Moscow's control over Ukraine and its resources.