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Russia reports two dead in massive Ukrainian drone strikes near Moscow

Russian officials claim hundreds of incoming drones were intercepted while simultaneous Russian strikes killed civilians in Ukraine

Updated Sep 20, 2026 · 10:08 UTC3 reports

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Russian officials reported at least two deaths and multiple injuries following an unprecedented overnight Ukrainian drone attack targeting the Moscow region.[BBC News]
The strikes caused fires in residential areas, damaged an oil refinery, and caused flight disruptions across major capital airports.[BBC News]
Simultaneous overnight Russian strikes killed civilians, including children, in Ukraine's Kyiv region.[Al Jazeera]
Russian officials claimed to have intercepted hundreds of drones heading for Moscow, marking one of the largest air barrages of the war.[BBC News · ABC News]

Moscow regional officials reported at least two deaths and multiple injuries from an overnight Ukrainian drone attack.[BBC News · Al Jazeera · ABC News]
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin claimed 450 Ukrainian drones heading toward the capital were shot down.[BBC News · Al Jazeera · ABC News]
Damage was reported at the Moscow oil refinery and several residential sites, prompting temporary restrictions at capital airports.[BBC News · Al Jazeera · ABC News]
Ukrainian authorities reported that Russian overnight attacks on the Kyiv region killed at least four people, including three children.[BBC News · Al Jazeera · ABC News]

The precise number of intercepted drones, casualties, and physical damage claims released by Russian authorities remain independently unverified.[BBC News]

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.