Ukraine drone attack kills at least three in Moscow region, Governor says
A Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region resulted in at least three fatalities and 12 injuries. The attack damaged several houses but did not affect the technology of Moscow's oil refinery. Russian authorities reported that over 120 drones were downed in the previous 24 hours as they respond to ongoing aerial threats.
- ▪At least three people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region.
- ▪Twelve others were injured in various drone strikes across the area.
- ▪Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that three houses were damaged but the oil refinery's technology remained intact.
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At least three people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region and 12 were injured in other drone strikes, authorities said on Sunday (May 17, 2026), as Russia tries to fend off massive aerial attacks.The "technology" of Moscow's oil refinery was not damaged in the overnight attack, while three houses were damaged, said Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, adding that more than 120 drones had been downed in the previous 24 hours.Russia's Defence Ministry said 556 drones had been downed over the country, including the Moscow region, overnight and into the morning.Editorial:On the Russia-Ukraine warMoscow regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov posted on the Telegram messaging app that a woman had died when a home was hit in the city of Khimki, north of Moscow, while a…
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