Russian Air Defenses Intercept Mass Ukrainian Drone Attack Over Moscow
Russian military officials reported the interception of 76 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow City on June 19, 2026. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the aerial assault, which marks the third consecutive day of Ukrainian strikes against the Russian capital. The operation is part of a broader campaign targeting fuel infrastructure and energy depots across Russia, which has significantly exacerbated a domestic gasoline crisis and led to fuel rationing in nineteen Russian regions.
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Country: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Severity: HIGH
Source: Institute for the Study of War