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Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Moscow; Over 1600 Drones Shot Down

On September 20, 2026, Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, with the mayor reporting over 1600 drones shot down. The attack was described as 'unprecedented' and planned to disrupt parliamentary elections. The attack caused significant disruption but no major casualties or infrastructure damage.

The mayor of Moscow confirmed that more than 1600 drones were intercepted during the attack. The attack, which targeted key infrastructure in the Russian capital, was described as 'unprecedented' by the mayor, who stated it was 'planned with the objective of disrupting the parliamentary elections' on that Sunday. The attack occurred on the same day as the elections, raising concerns about its timing and intent. Sources report that the attack involved a large number of drones, with the exact number and type of drones not specified. The mayor of Moscow provided the most detailed account, emphasizing the scale and intent of the attack. No other sources provided additional specifics, though both outlets confirmed the mayor's statements about the attack's timing and purpose.

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IndependentHeti VilággazdaságSep 20, 11:30 AM
Mayor of Moscow Reports on the Largest Ukrainian Drone Attack

The city leader said more than 1600 drones were shot down.

Independent20 minutosSep 20, 11:09 AM
Ukraine launches largest drone attack on Moscow in war

The mayor of the Russian capital has assessed that this 'unprecedented' attack was 'planned with the objective of disrupting the parliamentary elections' on this Sunday.