Ukraine struck Moscow with nearly 200 drones on Thursday in its largest ever attack on the Russian capital, targeting an oil refinery and sending huge plumes of smoke billowing over the city's south. The towering columns of smoke rising above Moscow offered a stark demonstration of Ukraine's growing ability to strike deep inside Russia with its increasingly sophisticated, largely domestically produced long-range drones.
The attack brought the war to Russians, but Ukrainians will be braced for the Kremlin's response. The drone strike hit military sites in the Moscow region, according to reports, though specific details of the targets have not been confirmed.
This escalation marks a significant shift in Ukraine's capabilities, as it continues to develop and deploy long-range drones capable of reaching the Russian capital. The attack underscores the ongoing conflict's reach and the potential for further escalation.
