Moscow warehouse burns following Ukrainian drone activity

The Independent · first seen 17.08.2026 · updated 19.08.2026

A warehouse in Moscow caught fire as Ukrainian drone crews continue deep strikes into Russian territory.

A warehouse in Moscow caught fire.
Ukraine continues projecting conflict deep into Russian territory with drone operations.

Sources

The Independent — Moscow warehouse burns as Ukraine drone crews prepare to strike again
The Independent — Ukraine-Russia war latest: Seven dead as Kyiv blows up ‘Russian Amazon’ hub in largest drone attack of 2026

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