Ukrainian Drones Strike Moscow Region, Killing One

By Reuters Aug. 16, 2026 Telegram/@exilenova_plus Ukrainian drones struck the Moscow region overnight on Sunday in what the provincial governor said was one of the largest attacks to have targeted the region, and which he said had left at least one person dead. In posts on Telegram, Moscow region Governor Andrei Vorobyov said that an 83-year-old man had been killed, with several more injured in Podolsk, where he said a warehouse belonging to Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries had been struck. He said damage had been caused at several other sites, including at a warehouse in the town of Domodedovo, close to one of Moscow's main airports. Russia's Defense Ministry said it had downed 822 Ukrainian drones throughout the country. Video filmed by Reuters of the aftermath of the strike on Wildberries' Koledino warehouse showed a large plume of smoke over the site, around 45 kilometers (28 miles) south of Moscow. Ukraine has been targeting Wildberries, which it accuses of handling military goods, in recent weeks as part of a wider bid to damage Russian economic infrastructure it sees as underpinning Moscow's military campaign. Read more about: Drones , Wildberries , 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 At Least 5 Killed in Ukraine’s Latest Drone Attacks Against Wildberries Moscow region authorities said another 10 people were injured in an overnight strike on a warehouse in the city of Chekov. 2 Min read 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 Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Moscow Region The incident occurred after Russian air defense forces shot down four drones over the towns of Voskresensk and Kolomna. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Downed Outside Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that a drone attack had been “repelled” in the Odintsovo district southwest of the Russian capital. 1 Min read