Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds targeting Moscow, in what officials described as the largest attack on the capital. Two people were killed and 20 injured in the Moscow region, while a refinery and residential building were damaged. The attack occurred as Russia was concluding its parliamentary elections, which are its first wartime vote. Moscow's mayor described the drone strike as the 'largest ever' attack on the Russian capital, with damage reported to a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Kyiv used a range of missiles and drones, including domestically made Flamingo and Pelican missiles, to target oil and logistics facilities. He emphasized the financial impact on Russia's war machine, aiming to pressure President Vladimir Putin into negotiations. Russia's Ministry of Defense reported shooting down 1,100 Ukrainian drones across the country, including over Crimea and the Black Sea. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin noted that 450 drones were destroyed en route to the capital, and the attack failed to disrupt the elections.

The attack comes amid an escalating aerial duel between Moscow and Kyiv, with both sides using long-range drones and missiles. Fighting along the 1,250-kilometer front line in eastern and southern Ukraine has slowed due to the threat posed by drones and ground robots. Ukraine has become a global leader in military drone technology, deploying domestically produced systems that have impressed international defense manufacturers. The attack is part of Kyiv's strategy to make the Russian public feel the war's consequences and pressure Putin into a peace settlement.

The attack occurred during Russia's first wartime parliamentary elections, which have been largely devoid of opposition to President Vladimir Putin's policies. The vote also included the four Ukrainian regions Moscow illegally annexed after the war began but still does not fully control, as well as Crimea, annexed in 2014. Kyiv has denounced these actions as illegal.

The attack highlights the intensifying conflict and the strategic use of drone technology in modern warfare. While the exact number of drones that reached Moscow and the full extent of damage remain unclear, the incident underscores the growing role of drones in shaping the outcome of the war. Further details on the impact of the attack and any subsequent military responses are yet to be confirmed.