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Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia in "largest ever" attack on Moscow

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Russia is completing its three-day vote for the Duma this Sunday – the first since its large-scale invasion of Ukraine.

Key facts

  • Russia is completing its three-day vote for the Duma this Sunday – the first since its large-scale invasion of Ukraine.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:46:52 UTC.

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  1. Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow

  2. Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says

  3. Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow

  4. 'Largest-ever' attack: Ukraine launches over 1,000 drones at Russia, oil refinery hit

  5. Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections

  6. Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of Russian election

  7. Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia in "largest ever" attack on Moscow

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