[Video] Moscow on fire again

Ukrainian forces launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow and surrounding areas late Tuesday, according to local authorities. The strike targeted key logistical and energy infrastructure, with reports indicating more than 400 drones were deployed. Russian officials confirmed that approximately 85 of these unmanned aerial vehicles were shot down near the capital. Damage assessments remain incomplete, but multiple fires broke out across several locations in the Moscow region. The attack followed a similar operation just two days prior, during which Ukrainian forces struck logistical centers and oil storage facilities. This marks the second consecutive night of intensified strikes against Russia's critical infrastructure. In both instances, the focus has been on disrupting supply lines essential for military operations. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the primary objectives included damaging fuel depots and logistics hubs linked to the Russian armed forces. In the town of Podolsk, located about 40 kilometers south of the Kremlin, footage showed thick black smoke rising from an oil facility. A fire also erupted in the industrial district near Domodedovo Airport, where several buildings were damaged, including a major logistics center operated by the Russian e-commerce company Wildberries. The company temporarily evacuated its facility in response to the incident. Meanwhile, state-run Telegram channels reported a fire in a residential building in Domodedovo, though details remain unclear. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin stated that over 400 Ukrainian drones had been launched toward the city and surrounding regions. Russian defense ministry spokespersons later claimed that 381 drones were destroyed across different locations, including over the Black Sea and the Azov Sea. The exact number of casualties remains unknown, though preliminary reports suggest ten individuals were injured. This escalation comes amid growing concerns over Russia's ability to maintain domestic fuel supplies. A major refinery in Moscow, previously hit multiple times by Ukrainian drones, has remained closed for six months. Its closure has further strained the already fragile energy market within Russia. Ukrainian military analysts have noted that attacks on such facilities are considered legitimate targets under international law, given their role in sustaining military operations. In recent months, Ukraine has significantly increased its use of long-range drones to target Russian military, industrial, and energy infrastructure. These strikes have become a central component of Ukraine’s strategy to disrupt Russian war efforts. The frequency and precision of these attacks have forced Moscow to bolster its air defenses, including installing new anti-aircraft systems on rooftops of civilian buildings. Russian officials have not yet issued detailed statements on the extent of damage or the effectiveness of their defensive measures. However, the repeated nature of these strikes suggests that Ukraine continues to prioritize strategic targets in the Moscow region. As tensions escalate, both sides are likely to continue deploying advanced weaponry in an effort to gain tactical advantages. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing assessments of damage and potential retaliatory actions still pending.