Massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and Russian infrastructure
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Ukraine and Russia
Moscow and various regions in Russia
June 18, 2026
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Nearly 200 drones targeted Moscow, causing fires and infrastructure damage. Russia reported intercepting nearly 1,000 drones nationwide. One person was killed in the Rostov region. Moscow airports were temporarily closed, and over 500 flights were affected.
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