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Ukraine targets Moscow in mass drone attack as Russia bombards Kyiv

Ukraine's unprecedented drone strike on Moscow escalates the conflict with Russia, which has retaliated with a bombardment of Kyiv.

By · Published August 16, 2026 at 22:31 UTC · Updated August 16, 2026 at 22:31 UTC

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Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow, marking one of its largest aerial assaults of the war. The strike involved 600 drones, according to Moscow's mayor and DW. The attack resulted in fatalities, with Moscow reporting at least six deaths. The Guardian and AP News both cite Moscow's death toll. Reuters reports one death.

The strike comes amid ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. CNN and DW both describe the attack as one of Kyiv’s largest aerial assaults of the conflict. The exact details of the retaliation are not yet clear. There is disagreement over the number of casualties. Moscow reports at least six deaths, while Reuters reports one.

The exact number of drones involved is also unclear, with Moscow's mayor and DW citing 600 drones. The full extent of the damage and the specific targets of the drone strike are not yet known. The ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia continues to escalate, with both sides engaging in significant military actions.

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How many drones were involved in the attack on Moscow?

According to Moscow's mayor and DW, 600 drones were involved in the attack.

How many people were killed in the drone attack on Moscow?

Moscow reports at least six deaths. Reuters reports one death.

What is the response from Russia to the drone attack?

Russia has retaliated with a bombardment of Kyiv.

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