Ukraine Launches Largest Drone Attack on Moscow Since War Began, Targets Oil Infrastructure

Ukraine conducted its largest drone attack on Moscow since the war began, primarily targeting the Russian capital's oil infrastructure and successfully penetrating the city's air defenses. The unprecedented assault marked a significant escalation in Ukraine's long-range strike capabilities against Russian territory. On the ground, fighting continued along multiple fronts with mixed territorial changes. Russian forces claimed to have captured the village of Borova in the Oskil region, though they appeared to have mistakenly identified a location 25 kilometers away as evidence. Ukrainian forces gained nearly complete control of Stepnohirsk in the western Zaporizhzhia direction, while Russian troops advanced near Huliaipole in the same region. The drone strike on Moscow represents Ukraine's most ambitious attack on Russian territory since the February 2022 invasion began. The successful penetration of Moscow's air defense systems, which Russian officials have previously described as impenetrable, demonstrates Ukraine's growing capacity to strike deep into Russian territory and target critical energy infrastructure that helps fund Russia's war effort.