4 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attacks Across Russia

July 13, 2026 A still image from a video purportedly showing homes in the village of Pionersky on fire after a drone attack on July 13, 2026. Telegram A Ukrainian drone attack killed at least three people and wounded five others in the Moscow region early Monday, local authorities said, while one person was killed in a separate strike near the border with Ukraine. Moscow region Governor Andrei Vorobyov said the deadly attack took place in the village of Pionersky, less than 40 kilometers (25 miles) west of the Russian capital. He said several homes caught fire. A video shared on social media purportedly showed firefighters responding to the scene, where multiple homes were heavily damaged and burning amid scattered debris. More than a dozen other towns and villages surrounding Moscow were targeted overnight, Vorobyov said. Russian air defense units downed 81 drones in the region, the governor added. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said 350 Ukrainian drones had been tracked in the skies above the broader Moscow region since Sunday night, noting that “most” of them were intercepted. He did not report any damage or injuries. All of Moscow’s four major airports introduced varying flight restrictions during the overnight drone attack. The airports later restored regular operations. Elsewhere, a woman was killed in a drone attack in the southwestern Belgorod region, local authorities said. In the southern Stavropol region, Governor Vladimir Vladimirov said a drone strike sparked a fire at an “industrial zone” in a village that is home to a Rosneft oil depot. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 342 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea Sunday night and Monday morning. Read more about: Drones , Ukraine war , Moscow region Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Sites as 8 Killed in Both Countries Ukraine said Sunday it had hit several Russian ships as both sides fired hundreds of drones. 2 Min read Moscow Targeted by Second Ukrainian Drone Attack in a Week Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said emergency crews were dispatched to areas where debris from several intercepted drones had fallen. 2 Min read 1 Killed, Several Injured in Major Ukrainian Drone Attack Near Moscow The overnight attacks, which saw 144 drones destroyed over Russian territory, also disrupted air traffic at several major airports. 2 Min read Moscow Repels 'Large-Scale' Ukrainian Drone Attack, Mayor Says "It's one of the largest-ever attempts to attack Moscow with drones," Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. 1 Min read