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Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region, killing two

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Russia says 290 drones targeted Moscow and nearby regions in the overnight Ukrainian assault.

Key facts

  • Russia says 290 drones targeted Moscow and nearby regions in the overnight Ukrainian assault.
  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:42:19 UTC.

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  1. Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks

  2. Bulgarian PM says drone attack on 2 commercial vessels is 'blatant violation of international law'

  3. Ship sinks and crew missing after Black Sea drone attack

  4. Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed, Moscow region fuel depot reportedly burns

  5. Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia’s Moscow region, killing two

  6. Intelligence on potential Iranian drone attack led U.S. to move bombers

  7. Ukrainian drones kill two, hit fuel hub in one of biggest attacks on Moscow region

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