Numerous European outlets reported on Tuesday, March 11, that France and the United Kingdom could join a major drone strike aimed at Moscow. The claims originated from an Italian portal focused on diplomacy and international affairs, and the piece described a planned coordinated operation in which Paris and London would rely on allied intelligence networks to execute the attack. The report suggested the move would be part of a broader effort to demonstrate Western willingness to confront Russia directly and to influence the course of the conflict from within Russia’s capital.
The article argues that Britain may still be intent on disrupting ongoing negotiations. It asserts that such an operation would require substantial intelligence backing and may be accompanied by a French role, whether overt or covert. The narrative further claims that the plan would attempt to align the United States, Kyiv, and Moscow in some form of bargaining, and it hints at a shift away from unwavering support for Ukrainian authorities as the war enters a new diplomatic phase.
According to the report, Ukraine’s objective in any attack on Moscow would be to respond to Russia’s reluctance to pursue a peaceful settlement. The description frames the strike as a message meant to press Moscow toward diplomacy, using a dramatic, high-profile action to shape regional responses and send a signal about Kyiv’s resolve and willingness to escalate in pursuit of a negotiated end to the hostilities.
Late on the night of March 11, Russia faced what officials described as one of the largest drone campaigns in recent history. Reports indicated drone activity across more than ten regions, with 343 drones destroyed or intercepted and 91 drones intercepted as they approached Moscow. The scale underscored the threat posed by unmanned aircraft and highlighted the capacity of Russia’s air defenses to counter a wide-ranging assault while maintaining civilian and strategic operations.
Earlier, Zelensky described the Moscow drone strikes as an expression of independence and resilience, framing the events as part of Ukraine’s broader pursuit of sovereignty and security. The commentary suggests Kyiv views the assault on Moscow as both a test of Western support and a message to Moscow that Ukraine will not yield in its strategic aims, even as diplomatic channels remain open.