💥 Attack

Russia downed 34 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow in what was described as the largest attack on the Russian capital since the war began in 2022.

Moscow, Ukraine
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Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Russia downed 34 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow on Sunday, in the largest attack on the capital since Russia began its offensive in Ukraine in 2022

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Russian air defense forces intercepted two drones over Ramensky district of Moscow.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Russia's air defense systems downed 34 drones over Moscow Oblast, 14 over Bryansk Oblast, seven each over Oryol and Kaluga oblasts, six over Kursk Oblast, and two over Tula Oblast.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

Drones entered Russian airspace between 7.00 and 10.00 a.m. Moscow time.

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Extracted: 2026-02-17T23:24:14.155Z

Source story: 42001