Ukraine conducted one of the most extensive air raids on the Moscow region and other parts of Russia since the war began, deploying 620 drones in early Tuesday operations. Russian authorities reported that 180 drones were shot down over the capital region alone, while three people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin and regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov.
Debris from a downed drone struck a warehouse owned by Russian online retailer Wildberries, causing minor structural damage. The attack extended beyond the Moscow region, with power outages reported on the Russian-annexed Crimean peninsula. Krymenergo, the peninsula’s largest energy supplier, confirmed disruptions in several southern towns, noting ongoing supply challenges in the northwest, east, and southern areas.
Russia’s embassy in London issued a statement via Telegram, warning the United Kingdom of potential retaliation over allegations that British-made drones were used in the strikes deep inside Russian territory. The embassy’s response followed a report in The Times published Saturday, which claimed British-manufactured drones were deployed for the first time in such operations. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham reiterated on Tuesday that the UK would maintain its unwavering support for Ukraine, while a Ministry of Defense spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied the use of British drones but emphasized ongoing aid commitments.
London previously announced in June a 752 million pound military aid package, including the delivery of approximately 150,000 drones to Ukraine by the end of 2026.
