Ukraine’s attack on Moscow is another sign the war is not so distant anymore for Russians - AP News
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- Ukraine launched a drone strike on Moscow and the Moscow region, described as unprecedented and bringing the war onto Russian soil.
- Zelensky praised the strike, saying it demonstrated Ukraine's expanding drone capability.
- Russia confirmed that the drone attacks killed at least five civilians in Moscow.
- Russia's missile and drone attacks have killed at least 63 civilians in Ukraine, highlighting a reciprocal escalation.
Why it matters: Russian civilians face heightened risk as Kyiv's drones reach the capital, while Ukraine gains a morale boost and a strategic lever; the shift pressures Moscow's defense spending and civilian morale.
