A massive drone attack has been launched against the Moscow region, with explosions erupting in various areas of the Russian capital and surrounding areas, including an oil refinery
A major drone strike was launched on Moscow during the early hours of Sunday, according to local authorities. Images spreading across social media show blasts occurring in multiple parts of the Russian capital and its surroundings, including at an oil refinery.
The drone strike claimed at least three lives across the Moscow region and wounded 12 others, Russian officials have stated. Moscow regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov claimed two men died in the Pogorelki village, while a woman was killed in Khimki, north of Moscow.
He also stated that several tower blocks and infrastructure sites had been damaged in the strike. All four Moscow airports experienced operational disruption on several occasions since late Saturday following the attack.
The strike on the Moscow region seemed to form part of a wider offensive, with Russia’s Defence Ministry reporting that over 550 drones had been shot down across the country.
Speaking about a drone attack on Moscow’s oil refinery, the city’s mayor, Sergey Sobyanin, claimed the “technology” of the plant was not impacted. He said a shift of workers, however, had been affected.
While Russian authorities have blamed the attack on Ukraine, the country hasn’t claimed responsibility for the attack.
