Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026

Key Points:

• Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Russia this year, deploying 822 drones with 600 targeting Moscow, resulting in at least seven deaths and damage to a Wildberries warehouse near the capital.
• Russia intensified missile strikes across Ukraine, killing at least seven and injuring more than 39, while drone attacks in Russian border regions also caused civilian casualties.
• Both Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of targeting civilians, with recent attacks damaging civilian infrastructure including markets and causing multiple fatalities across various Ukrainian regions.
• Ukrainian President Zelensky reported over 1,550 attack drones, nearly 1,560 guided aerial bombs, and 62 missiles launched by Russia this week, emphasizing the ongoing threat to civilian infrastructure.
• Ukraine continues to rely on Western military aid but is also advancing its own capabilities, including home-made drones and plans to deploy domestically-made ballistic missiles within six months.