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

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What happened

Ukrainian ​drones killed two people and hit a major fuel depot overnight in one of the biggest attacks of ​the war on Moscow and the surrounding region.

France 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi has the details.

Key facts

  • Ukrainian ​drones killed two people and hit a major fuel depot overnight in one of the biggest attacks of ​the war on Moscow and the surrounding region.
  • France 24's Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi has the details.
  • Reported by France 24 and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:07:51 UTC.

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

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

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

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  5. AfD candidate elected speaker of German regional parliament for first time

  6. Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two ships in Black Sea

  7. Russia says nearly 900 Ukrainian drones downed, fuel depot reportedly burns

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