Ukrainian forces have conducted multiple large-scale drone strikes on the Moscow region in early October 2026, including waves exceeding 650 drones on October 6 that killed two civilians and damaged a major fuel depot, followed by additional barrages on October 9–10 that disrupted airports and targeted Yandex data centers. These operations form part of Kyiv’s broader long-range campaign against Russian energy and digital infrastructure, conducted in response to intensified Russian strikes on Ukrainian power grids ahead of winter. Ukrainian President Zelensky has signaled willingness to pause refinery attacks if Moscow halts energy strikes on Ukraine, while both sides continue deep strikes amid diplomatic signals around an energy ceasefire. Trader sentiment on future targeting of Moscow reflects these demonstrated Ukrainian strike capabilities, the pace of reciprocal escalation, and any shifts in battlefield or negotiation dynamics within the resolution window.