Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding 12 others
Ukraine launched a significant drone strike on Russia, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to twelve others. The attack, which targeted areas near Moscow, was confirmed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a justified response to recent Russian assaults on Ukraine. This incident marks one of the largest drone attacks on the Russian capital since the onset of the war in February 2022.
- ▪The drone strikes killed at least four people, including three near Moscow.
- ▪Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the attacks were justified.
- ▪Russian air defenses reported shooting down over 556 drones overnight.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
World Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding 12 others May 17, 202610:49 AM ET By The Associated Press This photo released by Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vorobyev's official telegram channel shows the damage after a Ukrainian drone attack, just outside Moscow, Russia, on Sunday, May 17, 2026. Andrei Vorobyev/Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vo/AP hide caption toggle caption Andrei Vorobyev/Moscow Region Governor Andrei Vo/AP KYIV, Ukraine — One of Ukraine's largest drone strikes on Russia killed at least four people, including three near Moscow, and wounded a dozen others, local authorities said Sunday. Debris fell on Russia's largest airport without causing damage.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at NPR — News.