Ukraine Sends Over 400 Drones Toward Moscow in Large-Scale Attack

Ukraine Sends Over 400 Drones Toward Moscow in Large-Scale Attack

Moscow’s mayor first said that more than 200 Ukrainian drones were detected heading toward the capital overnight, and the Russian defence ministry reported that its forces downed at least 375 drones across the country, according to ABC News. He added that the majority were intercepted by air-defence systems. Later, the mayor updated the figure to over 400 drones, noting that most were intercepted but some caused fires and injuries in the surrounding region, AP reported.

Business Insider said the drones included new mid-range strike models capable of reaching supply routes and depots up to 300 km behind the front, increasing pressure on Russian logistics. PBS quoted Ukrainian officials confirming the launch of more than 400 drones and Russian officials saying dozens were neutralised and several civilian sites were damaged, as both sides continued a cycle of retaliatory attacks.

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July 20, 2026
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Ukraine launches over 400 drones toward Moscow amid escalating strikes
Ukraine launches over 400 drones toward Moscow amid escalating strikes

PBS • 20 Jul 16:36

Ukraine reported sending more than 400 drones toward Moscow, while Russian officials said dozens were intercepted and several civilian sites were damaged, as both sides continue a cycle of retaliatory attacks.

Credibility 72% Manip. 38% Center
Ukrainian mid-range drones target Russian supply routes deep behind the front line
Ukrainian mid-range drones target Russian supply routes deep behind the front line

Yahoo • 20 Jul 16:22

Ukraine says its new mid-range strike drones are able to hit logistics hubs and convoys up to 300 km behind Russian lines, creating a new threat zone that Russian forces had previously considered safe.

Credibility 71% Manip. 32% Center
Ukraine deploys mid-range drones to strike Russian logistics behind the front line
Ukraine deploys mid-range drones to strike Russian logistics behind the front line

Business Insider • 20 Jul 16:22

Ukraine's new mid-range strike drones are being used to target Russian supply routes and depots up to 300 km behind the front, increasing pressure on Russian logistics.

Credibility 72% Manip. 32% Center
Ukraine launches more than 400 drones toward Moscow, Russian officials say
Ukraine launches more than 400 drones toward Moscow, Russian officials say

AP News • 20 Jul 08:50

Moscow's mayor reported that over 400 Ukrainian drones were sent toward the capital, with most intercepted and some causing fires and injuries in the surrounding region.

Credibility 71% Manip. 32% Center
July 16, 2026
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Ukraine launches over 200 drones toward Moscow, Russian officials say
Ukraine launches over 200 drones toward Moscow, Russian officials say

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 16 Jul 08:54

Russia's mayor of Moscow reported that more than 200 Ukrainian drones were detected heading toward the capital overnight, with most intercepted by air defenses, while the Russian defense ministry claimed to have downed at least 375 drones across the country.

Credibility 58% Manip. 27% Center