Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Ukraine Launches 400 Drones on Moscow
Ukraine is said to have launched 400 drones at the Moscow region overnight.
Russian officials reported that two people were injured, and some buildings were set on fire.
Most of the drones were destroyed by Russian air defense systems.
A large online shopping company, Wildberries, had to evacuate one of its buildings as a precaution but later reopened.
This is not the first time Ukraine has targeted areas around Moscow.
Last Saturday, similar attacks killed seven people and injured many others.
Russia says these attacks are wrong and against the rules of war, but Ukraine usually says they are defending themselves.
Ukraine allegedly launched 400 drones at the Moscow region overnight.
Russian air defense systems destroyed 381 drones, with most neutralized at a long range.
Two people were wounded, and several civilian infrastructure facilities were set ablaze and damaged.
The main consequences were recorded in Podolsk, Domodedovo, and the Odintsovo district.
Wildberries logistics center in Podolsk was evacuated as a precaution but later resumed normal operations.
- Who
- Ukraine (alleged), Russia (affected)
- What
- Drone attack on Moscow region
- When
- Overnight between July 19 and July 20
- Where
- Moscow region, including Podolsk, Domodedovo, and Odintsovo district
- Why
- Ukraine's motives not explicitly stated; Russia claims it was unprovoked aggression
Ukraine
Russia
Attack Justification
Ukraine
Ukraine has not officially commented on the attack, but typically justifies such actions as targeting military infrastructure and retaliating against Russian aggression.
Russia
Russia condemns the attacks as unprovoked aggression against civilian targets, violating international law.
- Number of Drones Launched
- 400
- Drones Destroyed
- 381
- Casualties
- 2 wounded
- Affected Areas
- Podolsk, Domodedovo, Odintsovo district
- Time of Attack
- Between 8:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. GMT+3
- Evacuated Facility
- Wildberries logistics center in Podolsk