Ukraine Drone Attack on Moscow Wounds 3 Chinese Nationals as 400 Drones Hit Region
Updated
Updated · The Independent · Jul 21
Ukraine Drone Attack on Moscow Wounds 3 Chinese Nationals as 400 Drones Hit Region
3 articles · Updated · The Independent · Jul 21
Summary
Three Chinese nationals were wounded in the Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, with two hospitalized in stable condition and a third seeking treatment back in China, according to Beijing's embassy in Russia.
The casualties were part of a broader overnight assault involving about 400 drones on Moscow and surrounding areas, which left 10 people injured.
China's embassy said it activated an emergency response mechanism and urged Russian authorities to ensure treatment for the injured and protect Chinese citizens and property.
The strike followed Ukraine's expanding drone campaign against Russian logistics and energy targets, after Kyiv said earlier waves had hit an industrial park and an oil depot near Moscow.
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Massive Drone Strike Hits Moscow, July 20, 2026: Ukraine’s Escalating Campaign Against Russian Infrastructure
Overview
On July 20, 2026, Moscow and its surrounding region faced a massive drone attack that targeted critical logistics and energy infrastructure. A key focus was the Elektrostal facility, a major Wildberries warehouse, which was struck and set ablaze. The resulting fire produced a huge plume of smoke visible over 200 kilometers away and caused substantial damage, affecting up to 15% of Wildberries’ warehouse capacity. Firefighters battled the blaze for more than a day. This attack highlights Ukraine’s strategy to disrupt Russian supply chains and demonstrates the growing impact of drone warfare on the conflict.