Russia Says It Downed 419 Ukrainian Drones Across 18 Regions as 60 Targeted Moscow
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Updated · Meduza · Jun 30
Russia Says It Downed 419 Ukrainian Drones Across 18 Regions as 60 Targeted Moscow
3 articles · Updated · Meduza · Jun 30
Summary
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses destroyed 419 Ukrainian drones overnight across 18 regions and occupied Crimea, in one of the broadest attacks reported this year.
Moscow-region officials said 60 drones were shot down over districts including Domodedovo, Chekhov and Yegoryevsk, with Mayor Sergey Sobyanin initially reporting 56 intercepted on approach to the capital.
Yegoryevsk saw the deadliest reported impact: a drone came down on a private home, sparking a fire that killed a six-month-old child and hospitalized another child and two adults.
Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports were temporarily closed during the attack, while residents in Tula, Novorossiysk and Ryazan reported explosions.
The barrage followed another major Moscow attack on June 18, when nearly 200 drones targeted the capital, injuring 17 people and killing an eight-year-old girl.
With drones now striking the capital, is any part of Russia still safe from the war it started?
How did Ukraine build a drone force capable of bringing the war to Moscow's doorstep?
As Ukraine's drone campaign cripples oil refineries, is Russia's war economy facing a strategic collapse?
Ukraine’s 2026 Drone Offensive: Escalating Strikes on Russian Territory, Shifting the War’s Balance and Humanitarian Toll
Overview
On June 30, 2026, drone attacks targeted Russian territory, marking a major escalation in the conflict and bringing the war directly to Russian infrastructure. These attacks caused disruptions in Russia, including brief interruptions at Moscow’s Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports and an incident in Dubna where a drone hit an administrative building, though no casualties were reported. The events led to official statements from Russian authorities and highlighted Ukraine’s broader strategy, as President Zelenskyy emphasized efforts to make it harder for Russia to continue its invasion. This escalation demonstrates how drone warfare is reshaping the conflict and impacting daily life in Russia.