Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests
Ukraine has launched one of the war's largest drone attacks toward Moscow while President Zelenskyy faces domestic protests.
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Ukraine deployed more than 400 drones in a massive strike targeting Moscow and other areas across Russia. The attacks specifically targeted warehouses, including those belonging to Wildberries.
Coverage from Fox News, The Washington Post, and The Guardian emphasizes the scale of the operation. The Moscow Times reports that these overnight attacks killed at least four people.
Further reports are expected regarding the impact of the warehouse bombings and President Zelenskyy's response to ongoing protests, as noted by PBS.
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Quick answers
How many drones were used in the attack?
More than 400 drones were fired toward Moscow.
What was the reported casualty count?
According to The Moscow Times, at least four people were killed in the overnight attacks.
What specific targets were hit?
The attacks targeted warehouses, with specific mention of Wildberries.
Coverage (5)
- Overnight Ukrainian Attacks Across Russia Kill At Least 4 The Moscow Times · 19h ago
- Ukraine unleashes more than 400 drones near Moscow in one of war's biggest attacks Fox News · 19h ago
- Ukraine bombs warehouses, targeting Wildberries The Washington Post · 19h ago
- Ukraine war briefing: Moscow targeted as Wildberries warehouse attacks continue The Guardian · 19h ago
- Ukraine fires 400 drones toward Moscow as Zelenskyy grapples with protests PBS · 19h ago broke it first
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