Ukraine launched an unprecedented assault on Russian territory this weekend, deploying more than 1,000 drones in a coordinated strike that saw hundreds targeting Moscow. The mayor of Moscow described it as the largest drone attack ever to hit the city and confirmed damage to both the oil refinery and a residential building.
Ukraine's advancements in military drone technology have made them a leader in this field, allowing for long-range strikes deep inside Russia alongside missile attacks. In response to the assault on Moscow, Russian forces launched their own drones against Zaporizhzhia, hitting apartment blocks, a university, and a shopping mall, wounding five people.
Ukraine's air force reported shooting down or neutralizing 148 of Russia’s attacking drones. The ongoing conflict shows no signs of abating as world leaders meet at the U.N. General Assembly, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy scheduled to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump while Russian President Vladimir Putin remains absent.
President Zelenskyy warned that Russia is signaling its readiness for further escalation and expansion of the war. Neighboring countries like Moldova and Romania are concerned about potential airspace violations, as both nations reported drone incursions into their territories.
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