The Russia-Ukraine war continues to see intense fighting, with Ukraine carrying out a large-scale drone attack on Russia. On Saturday night, Ukrainian forces reportedly launched more than 1,000 drones targeting several locations across the country, including the capital Moscow.
According to Russian officials, several drones reached Moscow and hit multiple buildings, including areas near important oil facilities. A major fire broke out near an oil refinery, sending thick smoke into the sky. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the city faced an attack on a scale not seen since the beginning of the war. He also claimed that Russian air defence systems had destroyed around 450 Ukrainian drones.
The attacks also affected air travel in Moscow. Authorities temporarily shut down major airports as a precaution. Several flights were cancelled, while many others were delayed, causing disruption for passengers.
At the same time, Ukraine has stepped up attacks on Crimea, targeting military supply routes and energy infrastructure. Ukrainian forces say these operations are aimed at weakening Russia’s ability to continue its military campaign.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also commented on the attacks. He said Ukrainian forces had targeted several locations in Moscow and claimed that an important Russian oil facility had been hit. Zelenskyy thanked Ukraine’s security forces, intelligence agencies and special units for carrying out the operation.
The latest attacks mark another major escalation in the ongoing conflict, with both sides continuing to target military and strategic infrastructure far from the main battlefield.
Our long-range responses had a very significant impact in the Moscow region last night. One of Russia’s key oil industry facilities and the aggressor’s logistics facility were hit. These are billions of dollars that sustain the war machine. The systems used included FP-1, RZ-100,… pic.twitter.com/ka5mlDSgb7
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) September 20, 2026
