Ukraine Launches Wave of Overnight Drone Attacks Across Russia
Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale wave of drone attacks targeting multiple regions inside Russia, including Moscow and Ryazan. Russian officials reported intercepting dozens of UAVs, though some reached their targets, causing fires at industrial facilities and oil refineries. This escalation follows Ukraine's strategy of striking deep into Russian territory to disrupt logistics and energy infrastructure supporting the ongoing invasion, marking a significant expansion of Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities.
Date: August 24, 2026
Location: Moscow Oblast, Russia
Conflict: Russia-Ukraine War
Category: airstrike
Severity: HIGH
Source: The Irish Times