Ukraine reportedly launches dozens of drones toward Moscow

Ukraine's military reportedly launched dozens of drones toward Moscow overnight on June 26, according to claims by Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Sobyanin stated that at least 30 drones were downed as they approached the capital, with the initial wave beginning around 2:30 a.m. local time. Emergency crews are currently assessing damage caused by drone debris, though no information was immediately available regarding whether any targets were struck. The Kyiv Independent has not been able to immediately verify the reports, and Ukraine's military has not yet commented. This incident follows a significant Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian capital just a week prior, which caused extensive damage to the Moscow Oil Refinery. Reuters reported on June 24 that the refinery is unlikely to resume production this year. Ukraine has intensified its long-range drone strikes on Russian energy assets, particularly oil refineries and fuel depots, since the beginning of 2026, referring to these actions as "long-range sanctions" in response to Russia's missile strikes on Ukrainian civilian targets.