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

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What happened

At least three people killed and oil refinery damaged as doubts cast over initial reports of ballistic missile use Ukraine has targeted Moscow and the surrounding region in a large-scale attack that involved hundreds of drones.

Key facts

  • At least three people killed and oil refinery damaged as doubts cast over initial reports of ballistic missile use Ukraine has targeted Moscow and the surrounding region in a large-scale attack that involved hundreds of drones.
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:44:17 UTC.

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  1. Russian election enters final day after major Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow

  2. Russian election, cast as test of support for Ukraine war, enters final day

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

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

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

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

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

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