1,000 drones & cruise missiles: Ukraine launches largest attack against Russia | TheBriefWire
1,000 drones & cruise missiles: Ukraine launches largest attack against Russia
Published 18 June 2026 ยท world
Moscow faced its largest Ukrainian drone assault, with nearly 200 unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the capital, causing fires and flight disruptions. Russia claimed to have
Moscow faced its largest Ukrainian drone assault, with nearly 200 unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the capital, causing fires and flight disruptions. Russia claimed to have intercepted almost 1,000 drones nationwide. Kyiv framed the strikes as retaliation and a warning, highlighting its growing long-range capabilities and aiming to pressure Moscow towards diplomacy.
Published: June 18, 2026 โข 7:04 PM IST ยท Updated: June 18, 2026 โข 8:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Moscow faced its largest Ukrainian drone assault, with nearly 200 unmanned aerial vehicles targeting the capital, causing fires and flight disruptions.
Russia claimed to have intercepted almost 1,000 drones nationwide.
Kyiv framed the strikes as retaliation and a warning, highlighting its growing long-range capabilities and aiming to pressure Moscow towards diplomacy.