A drone strike near Moscow killed five people and injured ten more on Tuesday night. The governor of the region said the target was a warehouse operated by Wildberries, a well-known company often called the "Russian Amazon." Ukraine has reportedly been carrying out these drone attacks on Wildberries' facilities, which many believe support the Russian military efforts. However, the Russian government denies any claims that these targets serve military purposes. At the same time, Russian attacks in Ukraine have also resulted in the deaths of four people. Reports indicated that an 89-year-old woman was among those killed, as well as two young girls, aged just two and twelve. Additional attacks in the Ukrainian region of Sumy claimed the lives of three people, including two young girls aged five and ten. The strikes caused significant fires in warehouses, leading to more injuries. Local officials stated that an industrial site in Chekhov was attacked, and seven of the injured were in moderate condition while one is serious. This ongoing violence raises deep concerns for many citizens and escalates tensions further between the two countries. If the situation continues, we may see more attacks and subsequent responses from both sides.
B1 · Intermediate · 197 words · ~1 min
2026-08-04 · BBC News · politics

Drone strike near Moscow kills five and injures ten
Word notebook · B1
Tap a highlighted word in the text, or study the list below.
- warehouse
- A large building where goods or products are stored.
- escalates
- Increases in intensity or severity.
- moderate
- In the middle range of severity; neither too severe nor too mild.
- significant
- Important or noteworthy.
- facilities
- Buildings or structures used for a particular purpose.
Comprehension check · B1
Finished reading? See how much stuck.
1.What was the target of the drone strike near Moscow?
2.How many people did the Russian attacks in Ukraine reportedly kill?
3.What might happen if the violence continues?















































