Ukraine's massive drone raid hits Moscow region, kills two during elections

Ukraine's massive drone raid hits Moscow region, kills two during elections

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Ukrainian forces launched more than 1,000 drones at targets across Russia, with several hundred reaching the Moscow region, killing two people and wounding 20 as the country held its parliamentary elections, CBS News reported. The strikes were part of a coordinated operation that coincided with the final day of the three-day voting period.

Earlier, Russian officials said they had intercepted over 1,600 drones and that attacks had hit a refinery and residential buildings, also causing two deaths and 20 injuries, according to The Independent. PBS noted that Ukrainian forces had fired more than 1,000 drones across Russia, including Moscow, on the final day of the vote.

Acteurs

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin Governor Andrei Vorobyov Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Russian authorities Ukrainian forces

Lieux

Moscow region, Russia Moscow, Russia Moscow oil refinery, Moscow, Russia

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Verdict global: Partiellement confirmé Confiance: 75% Affirmations: 4
Résumé

All four claims were partially confirmed. Russian officials reported intercepting more than 1,600 drones on September 20, 2026. Ukrainian forces launched over 1,000 drones at targets across Russia on the same date. An attack affecting a refinery and residential buildings resulting in two deaths and 20 injuries coincided with Russia concluding a three-day parliamentary election. The drone attack that caused two fatalities and 20 injuries occurred during Russia's parliamentary elections.

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Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow in what mayor describes as "largest ever" attack
Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow in what mayor describes as "largest ever" attack

cbsnews.com • 20 sept. 19h59

Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at targets across Russia, with several hundred reaching the Moscow region, killing two people and injuring 20, as Russia held its parliamentary elections.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 28% Centre
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow

pbs.org • 20 sept. 19h04

Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at targets across Russia, including Moscow, on the final day of the country's parliamentary election, killing two people and injuring dozens.

Crédibilité 78% Manip. 32% Centre
Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia
Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, says Russia

aljazeera.com • 20 sept. 10h14

Ukrainian drone attacks on the Moscow area killed at least two people and damaged a major oil refinery, while Russian forces reported extensive drone activity in Ukraine, resulting in civilian casualties.

Crédibilité 72% Manip. 32% Centre
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow

NPR • 20 sept. 09h16

Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at targets across Russia, with hundreds directed at Moscow, killing two people and injuring 20 as Russia held its wartime parliamentary vote.

Crédibilité 73% Manip. 45% Centre
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Two dead after hundreds of drones attack Moscow region on last day of election voting
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Two dead after hundreds of drones attack Moscow region on last day of election voting

The Independent • 20 sept. 08h41

Russian officials say more than 1,600 drones were intercepted, but attacks that hit a refinery and residential buildings killed two people and injured 20 as Russia concluded its three-day parliamentary election.

Crédibilité 68% Manip. 30% Centre

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