Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Swarm Against Russia, Targeting Moscow Region
On June 30, 2026, the Russian Defense Ministry reported the interception of 419 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight across multiple regions. The governor of the Moscow region, Andrei Vorobyov, confirmed that a strike in Yegoryevsk hit a private residence, resulting in the death of a six-month-old infant. Kyiv's intensified long-range campaign continues to target Russian energy infrastructure and logistics centers as the conflict enters its fifth year, causing significant disruptions to the Moscow metropolitan area's air defense posture.
Date: June 30, 2026
Location: Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Casualties reported: 1
Source: The Hindu