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Russia vows more Kyiv strikes after Ukraine's largest drone attack on Moscow

theguardian.com — September 21, 2026 at 02:01 AM UTC

Russia has vowed to intensify strikes on Kyiv after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since 2022, killing at least two people and setting an oil refinery ablaze on the final day of Russia's parliamentary elections. The attack involved about 1,600 drones, with 450 aimed at the capital, according to Moscow's mayor. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the use of domestically produced Pelican and Flamingo weapons, while preliminary election results showed the Kremlin's United Russia party dominating the vote. Zelenskyy said he agreed to meet US President Donald Trump in New York this week for talks that "could change a lot" regarding the war. European intelligence officials have warned of a possible Russian test of Nato within months, and an overnight Russian attack on the Kyiv region killed four people, including three children.

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