Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow early Tuesday (March 11), causing at least one death, several injuries, and disruptions to air and rail transport, according to Russian officials. The assault, which began around 4 a.m., targeted multiple areas in and around the Russian capital. Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyov confirmed the strike, stating that a massive drone offensive hit Moscow and its surrounding region.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported that at least 69 drones were intercepted before reaching the city, but debris caused fires and damage to residential and transport infrastructure. Seven apartments in a multi-story building in the Ramenskoye district, southeast of Moscow, were damaged, forcing evacuations. A train station in the Domodedovo district, south of the capital, also suffered damage.

The attack led to the temporary closure of all four major airports in Moscow, along with additional closures in Yaroslavl and Nizhny Novgorod. Meanwhile, drone strikes were also reported in Russia’s Ryazan and Belgorod regions, with power outages affecting several settlements near the Ukraine border. The strike comes amid ongoing tensions, as Ukraine continues targeting Russian infrastructure in response to Moscow’s persistent missile and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities. Kyiv has maintained that its operations aim to weaken Russia’s war capabilities rather than harm civilians.

This incident follows a similar attack in November, which at the time was the largest drone assault on Moscow, destroying 34 drones. With both sides continuing their offensives, casualties continue to rise, the majority being Ukrainian civilians. The attack coincides with efforts by the United States to push for an end to the conflict, as US and Ukrainian representatives are set to meet for peace talks in Saudi Arabia. The war, which began with Russia’s invasion in February 2022, remains ongoing, with no clear resolution in sight.

Disclaimer: This image is taken from Governor of Moscow region Andrei Vorobyov via Telegram via Reuters.