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Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia
TL;DR
A large-scale Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region has resulted in three fatalities, according to Russian officials. The attack also injured 12 people at an oil refinery, while Russia claimed to have intercepted 556 drones.
Key points
- Three people killed in Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow region
- 12 people injured at an oil refinery in Moscow
- Russia claimed to intercept 556 drones
- Eight people injured in Ukrainian region from Russian attacks
- Attack occurred after a recent deadly Russian strike in Kyiv
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Three people were killed overnight in a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, Russian officials have said.
A woman died in a house in Khimki, north of the capital, where a person was trapped under rubble, regional governor Andrei Vorobiev said. A man and a woman were killed in the village of Pogorelki.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 12 people were injured in strikes on a city oil refinery. Russia's military said 556 drones were intercepted.
In Ukraine, eight people were injured in Russian drone attacks and shelling in the central Dnipropetrovsk region, officials said.
Earlier this week, a massive Russian drone and missile attack killed 24 people in Ukraine's capital Kyiv.
In a post on Telegram early on Sunday, Vorobiev wrote that "since three o'clock in the morning, air defence forces have been repelling a large-scale UAV [drone] attack on the capital region".
He said four people - three men and a woman - were injured in the region, and a number of houses damaged.
A private house was on fire in the village of Subbotino, south-west of Moscow, the governor added.
Moscow Mayor Sobyanin said 12 people were injured when drones hit an entrance to the city's oil refinery. Three nearby houses were damaged.
Meanwhile, Sheremetyevo - Russia's busiest airport that serves Moscow - reported drone wreckage on its territory. It said no-one was injured.
"The situation in the passenger terminals is calm. Sheremetyevo Airport is providing stable passenger and aircraft services," airport authorities said.
Ukraine has not publicly commented on the latest drone strikes in the Moscow region.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has pledged to retaliate for the deadly Russian attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions.
He said on Saturday that this week Ukraine had already destroyed high-value Russian military equipment, including aircraft, a helicopter and a cargo ship.
"Our long-range sanctions also hit Russian oil facilities and ships," Zelensky said, referring to Ukrainian drone attacks deep inside Russia, adding that "most of the operations are still ongoing".
In recent months, Ukraine's military has intensified its strikes on key energy facilities across Russia.
Kyiv says they are legitimate targets as they allow Russia to continue its war effort.
Also overnight, Russia carried out more than 30 drone and shelling attacks on four districts of the Dnipropetrovsk region, top local official Oleksandr Hanzha said.
He said eight people were injured, and a number of houses were damaged or destroyed.
Three people were injured in the regional capital of Dnipro, and a number of fires were reported in the city.
Q&A
What were the details of the Ukrainian drone attack in Moscow?
The attack led to three deaths, including a woman in Khimki and two individuals in Pogorelki, with 12 others injured at an oil refinery.
How many drones did Russia claim to intercept during the attack?
Russia's military reported intercepting 556 drones during the large-scale attack.
What were the consequences of Russian drone attacks in Ukraine at the same time?
In Ukraine, eight people were injured due to Russian drone attacks and shelling in the Dnipropetrovsk region.
