What did Ukraine target in Moscow and how significant was the drone attack?
Mass drone strike on capital brought the war to Russians, but Ukrainians will be braced for Kremlin’s response
TL;DR
- Ukraine launched nearly 200 drones at Moscow in its largest-ever attack.
- The main target was a major oil refinery in the Kapotnya district, which supplies a significant portion of the capital's fuel.
- The scale of the attack seemed to strain and penetrate Russian air-defense systems.
- Ukraine may have used faster, jet-powered missile drones in addition to conventional drones.
- The attack aims to bring the war's consequences to ordinary Russians and has psychological impact.
- Residents described smoke, shaking, and oily residue coating their surroundings.
- Russian hardliners are demanding retaliation, with some suggesting extreme measures.
- The likely response from Moscow is a renewed wave of large-scale missile and drone strikes on Ukrainian cities.