Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Ukraine Targets Moscow Daily with Drones in 2026
Ukraine has been sending drones to Moscow every day so far in 2026.
Russia says it has shot down many of these drones, including 57 in the Moscow region alone on one night.
Ukraine wants to disrupt Russia's military and energy systems and respond to Russia's own attacks.
These drone attacks have caused some airports in Russia to close temporarily.
Russia is reporting these attacks but doesn't always say how much damage is done.
This is happening during a busy travel time in Russia, when many people are on vacation.
Ukraine has targeted Moscow with drones every day of 2026 so far, according to Russia's Defence Ministry.
Russia's air defences destroyed 57 drones over the Moscow region by midnight on Sunday, out of 437 downed over Russia.
Ukraine aims to disrupt military logistics and energy infrastructure, raise costs for Moscow's war effort, and respond to Russian attacks.
The attacks have forced temporary closures at Moscow and other Russian airports for safety reasons.
Russia's air defences intercepted and destroyed at least 1,548 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory and the Crimean Peninsula over the past week.
- Who
- Ukraine and Russia
- What
- Ukraine targeting Moscow with drones daily in 2026
- When
- Since the beginning of 2026, with a significant increase in the past week
- Where
- Moscow and other parts of Russia, including the Crimean Peninsula
- Why
- Ukraine aims to disrupt military logistics and energy infrastructure, raise costs for Moscow's war effort, and respond to Russian attacks
- Year
- 2026
- Drones Downed (Moscow Region)
- 57
- Drones Downed (Russia)
- 437
- Drones Downed (Past Week)
- 1,548
- Ukraine's Stated Purpose
- Disrupt military logistics and energy infrastructure, raise costs for Moscow's war effort, respond to Russian attacks
- Russian Reporting
- Reports only drones downed, rarely discloses full extent of damage
- Impact on Airports
- Temporary closures at Moscow and other Russian airports
- Period of Attacks
- During Russia's extended New Year and Orthodox Christmas break (through January 9)