Moscow faces massive drone attack ahead of US-Ukraine talks

On March 11, 2025, Moscow experienced a significant drone attack, with Russia's Defense Ministry reporting the downing of 337 Ukrainian drones, marking one of the largest cross-border aerial assaults since the invasion began in 2022. The attack resulted in damage to residential buildings and businesses, with at least two fatalities and several injuries reported in the capital. In response, flights were suspended at all four of Moscow's airports to ensure safety as air defenses continued to engage incoming drones. Concurrently, Russia launched its own missile and drone attacks against Ukraine, deploying an Iskander-M ballistic missile and over 125 drones, with Ukraine's military successfully intercepting many of them. The simultaneous assaults highlight the escalating intensity of hostilities as ceasefire talks are set to commence in Saudi Arabia. The situation remains tense, with both sides actively engaging in aerial warfare.