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Ukraine hits Russia with major drone attack, targeting refinery
Publication: France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
Author: FRANCE24
Source published: 20/09/2026, 10:24:57 UTC
Briefing created: 20/09/2026, 15:51:28 UTC
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Briefings
On September 20, 2026, Ukraine launched a massive drone campaign targeting Russia's capital, Moscow, during the final day of the country's first wartime parliamentary election. The attack involved over 1,000 drones, resulting in two fatalities in the Moscow region and significant damage to an oil refinery. This event occurred while Kyiv's military operations were ongoing, with reports from a correspondent in Kyiv confirming the scale of the strike.
Key points
- Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack on Moscow on September 20, 2026, during the final day of the country's first wartime parliamentary election.
- The operation involved over 1,000 drones, causing two deaths in the Moscow region and damaging an oil refinery.
Context and limitations
This briefing is based on a single news report from September 2026 by FRANCE 24. It does not include details about the specific targets beyond the refinery, the exact number of casualties beyond the two mentioned, or the full scope of the election voting process.
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