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Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says
Moscow's mayor says 450 drones were downed during the overnight barrage, in which two people died.
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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.
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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.
- Reported by France 24 and published Sun, 20 Sep 2026 14:46:52 UTC.
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Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds launched at Moscow
Largest attack on Moscow sees Ukraine fire hundreds of drones, mayor says
Ukraine targets Russia with over 1,000 drones, killing 2 as Moscow holds last day of elections
Ukraine targets Moscow with hundreds of drones on final day of Russian election
Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia in "largest ever" attack on Moscow
Ukraine launches 1,000 drones at Russia, including hundreds fired at Moscow
Russia's ruling party on track to win election after Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow
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