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Houthi Group Launches Drone Attack on Moscow, Oil Refinery Burns; Saudi Arabia Confirms Houthi Strike on Riyadh
A drone attack struck Moscow, igniting an oil refinery, while Saudi Arabia confirmed a separate Houthi attack on its capital, Riyadh. Moscow's mayor claimed Russian forces shot down over 1,600 drones during the assault. The incident marks a significant escalation in regional conflict.
A coordinated drone attack targeted Moscow on September 20, 2026, resulting in a fire at an oil refinery. The attack, attributed to the Houthi group, caused significant damage and disruption. The mayor of Moscow stated that Russian military forces intercepted and destroyed more than 1,600 drones during the attack. Separately, Saudi Arabia confirmed that Houthi militants launched an attack on Riyadh, though details of the strike remain unclear. The two incidents highlight the expanding reach of Houthi operations into European and Middle Eastern capitals.
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IndependentJyllands-PostenSep 20, 09:52 AM
Smoke over Moscow: Russian oil refinery hit in drone attackThe mayor of Moscow claims that Russia has stopped and shot down more than 1600 drones during the attack.
IndependentRzeczpospolitaSep 20, 09:47 AM
Drone Attack on Moscow, Oil Refinery on Fire. Saudi Arabia Confirms Houthi Attack on CapitalHere is a review of the most important events of the past night: mass drone attack on Moscow and fire at an oil refinery; Saudi Arabia confirms Houthi attack on Riyadh; Ed Sheeran admits he made 'mistakes' commenting on the removal of rapper Macklemore from his concert tour.