Tue Mar 11 08:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Massive Drone Attack Rocks Moscow Amid US-Ukraine Talks
**Moscow, Russia –** A “massive” Ukrainian drone attack targeted Russia overnight, causing significant damage and casualties just hours before critical talks between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. The Russian defense ministry claimed to have intercepted 337 drones, with 91 targeting the Moscow region. This represents one of the largest drone attacks on Russian territory since the invasion of Ukraine began.
The attack resulted in at least two deaths and six injuries in the Moscow region, according to regional Governor Andrey Vorobyev. Falling debris ignited a fire in a parking lot, destroying over 20 vehicles, and damaged several buildings. Video footage confirmed explosions in residential areas. Two Moscow airports and two others to the east were temporarily closed due to the attacks, disrupting air travel.
Meanwhile, Ukraine reported repelling Russian ballistic missile and drone attacks overnight, resulting in at least one death and 18 injuries. These attacks came as US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz are meeting with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia to discuss the war and potential concessions for a negotiated peace. Rubio stated that the US wants to understand Ukraine’s willingness to compromise and that the outcome could impact future US military aid and intelligence sharing.
The timing of the drone attack and the high-stakes talks suggest a potential escalation of the conflict. While Russia claimed a significant number of drones were intercepted, the scale of the attack underscores the continued threat posed by Ukrainian forces, and highlights the growing tensions between the two countries. The attack is substantially larger than previous attacks on Moscow last November and September. The situation is further complicated by recent intensified ground fighting and a perceived cooling of US-Ukraine relations.
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