Ukraine Unleashes Biggest Attack Yet on Moscow

Ukraine unleashed its largest drone attack on the city of Moscow since the war began, reports the BBC. Drones struck an oil refinery in the southeastern part of the city that supplies roughly 40% of Moscow's gasoline, injured at least 16 people in the wider region, and forced all four of the capital's airports to halt flights for hours, per the New York Times. Volodymyr Zelensky said the "long-range sanctions" were a justified response to last week's Russian attack on Kyiv that struck a historic religious complex. "We don't want this war and have never wanted it," Zelensky said. "But if Ukraine burns, your Moscow will burn too."

Moscow's mayor said air defenses intercepted at least 194 drones headed for the city in waves, and Russia's Defense Ministry said more than 550 were downed nationwide. Videos from the refinery area showed multiple fires and thick black smoke. Officials reported additional damage at the city's largest outdoor market, a major shopping mall, and a high-rise in the suburb of Zhukovsky. Russian cities, once largely shielded from the war, have grown more exposed as Ukraine expands production and use of long-range drones. "It's time to end this war, and Russia must take the necessary steps in diplomacy," said Zelensky. Vladimir Putin has not yet commented on the new strikes.