Ukraine Launches 1,000 Drones at Russia, Including Hundreds Fired at Moscow in What Mayor Describes as "Largest Ever" Attack
Updated on: September 20, 2026 / 3:59 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Ukrainian forces launched over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds aimed at Moscow.
- The attack damaged a Moscow oil refinery and a residential building, killing two and wounding 20 in the Moscow region.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the targets were oil and logistics facilities, aiming to pressure Russia's economy.
- Russia's Ministry of Defense reported shooting down 1,110 Ukrainian drones.
- The attacks occurred on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections, which included voting in illegally annexed Ukrainian territories.
- The U.S. approved a potential $2.68 billion sale of air defense equipment to Ukraine and signed new sanctions against Russia.
- President Trump and President Zelenskyy agreed to meet in New York to discuss de-escalation and security issues.
- Ukraine has become a global leader in military drone technology, using them for strikes deep inside Russia.
- Both Russia and Ukraine are engaged in escalating aerial strikes as ground fighting slows.
- A Russian drone strike hit a monastery in Ukraine's Kherson region, killing one clergy member and wounding four.
- A Russian attack on the Ukrainian capital killed two children and their mother, with another child later dying from wounds.