Ukraine Drone Swarm Attacks Moscow, Injuring Three; Crimea Reports Power Outages

Russian officials reported that Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and its surrounding regions early on August 18. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated on Telegram that 620 Ukrainian drones were involved in the assault, with Russian forces downing 180. Emergency services responded to debris at the crash sites, though Sobyanin did not initially provide details on casualties or damage.

Moscow region Governor Andrei Vorobyov confirmed that drones struck facilities around Moscow, including a warehouse belonging to the e-commerce company Wildberries. At least three people were injured in these strikes, including a 10-year-old girl. Wildberries, often referred to as the "Russian Amazon," reported minor damage to one of its warehouse walls from a drone impact.

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620 Ukrainian drones attacked, Russian forces shot down 180.

Simultaneously, the Crimean Peninsula, which Russia annexed, also reported Ukrainian airstrikes. Krymenergo, the peninsula's largest energy supplier, stated that southern regions experienced power outages overnight due to airstrikes. The company indicated that the power supply situation in the northwestern, eastern, and southern parts of Crimea remained uncertain.

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Drones hit facilities around Moscow and a warehouse of the e-commerce company Wildberries, causing at least 3 injuries, including a 10-year-old girl.