450 Ukrainian drones target Moscow in ‘unprecedented attack,’ mayor says

Smoke filled the skies over Moscow following a significant drone attack by Ukraine, targeting the city and a major oil refinery. Moscow’s Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that 450 drones were intercepted, but some reached the Moscow Oil Refinery and a residential building, causing no fatalities. The attack coincided with Russian parliamentary elections, suggesting a strategic disruption. The refinery, operated by Gazprom, is crucial for Moscow’s fuel supply. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy highlighted the impact on Russia’s oil industry, urging an end to the war. The attacks resulted in two deaths and 20 injuries, with fires and damage reported in several areas. Moscow’s airports faced temporary flight restrictions. QUESTION: How might the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia influence global energy markets and international relations?