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Why is Moscow trending?

Updated 20/09/2026, 08:43:32 UTC

Moscow is drawing attention across 3 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

Two killed in 'massive' Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, Russia says

Moscow mayor reports intercepting 1,600 drones during 'unprecedented' attack, accusing Ukraine of election interference.

WorldAl Jazeera2h ago

Mass Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills two, Russia says

Moscow mayor reports intercepting 1,600 drones during 'unprecedented' attack, accusing Ukraine of election interference.

WorldThe Guardian3h ago

Hundreds of drones target Moscow on last day of voting in Russia’s parliamentary election

Authorities accuse Ukraine of trying to disrupt poll and say 1,600 drones in total intercepted, while at least two people killed and oil refinery damaged Hundreds of drones targeting Moscow and its surrounding region killed at least two people and damaged a major refinery on the final day of the country’s parliamentary elections, authorities said on Sunday. The capital’s mayor said that more than 1,600 drones had been intercepted and shot down, 450 of which were aimed at Moscow. Continue reading...

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