Published on: Sep 20, 2026, 13:47:31 IST Edited by Danita Yadav Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link At least two people have been killed after Ukraine launched a massive attack on Moscow.

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky stated that drones were fired towards a refinery and other oil industry facilities in the Russian capital and surrounding regions.

Plumes of smoke rise from fires (centre) at an oil refinery following what the authorities say is a Ukrainian drone strike in the course of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Moscow (REUTERS) Russia, on the other hand, has condemned the attack, and accused Kyiv of interfering in the first parliamentary elections held since the war broke out in 2022.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Danita Yadav Danita Yadav is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times.

Based in New Delhi, Danita serves as a pivotal voice in international reportage in the team.

Operating under the mandate of delivering "without the noise", Danita excels at distilling complex geopolitical developments into lucid, objective narratives which prioritise factual accuracy over sensationalism.

In HT, Danita has been recognised for her breaking news efforts and time-bound coverage of the Air India crash, which has driven over 2 million users to the website through trusted, factual coverage of the incident.

Thriving in high-pressure editorial environments, Danita has also cultivated a reputation for navigating the nuances of global diplomacy and cross-border policy.

With over four years of experience in the journalism industry, Danita has spent her years diving deep into the coverage of international relations and global conflicts.

She has previously worked with the news teams at Outlook India and Times Network, covering a wide range of beats and topics, from education curricula and student protests to Indian politics and international conflicts such as the Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan wars.

Danita earned her Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Kamala Nehru College, University of Delhi.

Beyond the newsroom and her love for international relations, you'll find Danita 'geeking' out over books, music and BTS.