Ukraine launched more than 400 drones toward Moscow in a major new strike aimed at the Russian capital, according to the city’s mayor. The attack marked another sharp escalation in the long-running war and highlighted Kyiv’s ability to project force deep into Russian territory.
The drone barrage came just hours after Russia carried out fresh bombardments against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities. That sequence underscored the rapid back-and-forth nature of the conflict, with both sides continuing to trade large-scale aerial attacks.
The latest operation also unfolded at a politically sensitive moment for Ukraine. As the military confrontation intensified, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was also dealing with protests, adding domestic pressure alongside the growing battlefield and security challenges.
Together, the strikes on Moscow and the earlier Russian attacks on Ukraine pointed to a widening air war with no immediate sign of easing. The latest developments showed how the conflict is continuing to hit major urban centers on both sides while political tensions remain high.
