Ukraine Launches Massive Drone Swarm Targeting Moscow and Wildberries Warehouse
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks of the war, targeting Moscow and surrounding regions. A major warehouse belonging to the e-commerce giant Wildberries was reportedly damaged and set ablaze. Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the strikes were "causing harm" to the economy, a rare admission of impact. Russian air defenses claimed to have intercepted numerous drones, but several reached their targets in the capital's outskirts, disrupting logistics and commerce.
Date: August 20, 2026
Location: Moscow Oblast, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Independent