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Dozens of Ukrainian drones strike Moscow, hitting refinery and residential areas
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Dozens of Ukrainian drones strike Moscow, hitting refinery and residential areas

From Rzeczpospolita · () Polish

Translated from Polish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Over 50 Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow and surrounding regions overnight, according to the city's mayor.
  • Targets included the Moscow Oil Refinery, two shopping centers, and a residential building.
  • Russian authorities reported hits on multiple locations, causing damage.

Moscow experienced a large-scale drone attack overnight, with over 50 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the capital and its surrounding areas, reported Mayor Sergei Sobyanin. The assault marked a significant escalation in aerial strikes against Russian territory.

The Moscow Oil Refinery in the Kapotnya district was once again a primary target, indicating a continued strategic focus on Russian energy infrastructure. Additionally, two suburban shopping centers and a residential building in the town of Zhukovsky sustained damage from the drone onslaught. The widespread nature of the attacks suggests a coordinated effort to disrupt Russian operations and infrastructure.

Russian authorities confirmed multiple impacts across the region, highlighting the intensity and reach of the drone offensive. The incident underscores the ongoing conflict's reach into Russian territory, impacting civilian areas and critical infrastructure.

Over 50 drones attacked Moscow during the night and early morning.

โ€” Sergei SobyaninThe Mayor of Moscow reporting on the scale of the drone attacks.
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Originally published by Rzeczpospolita in Polish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.