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Ukraine Launches 556 Drones on Russia, Killing at Least Four in Moscow Region

Ukraine launched over 500 drones at Russia, targeting the Moscow region and other areas, resulting in at least four deaths. The attack, which included strikes on residential buildings and a refinery, caused significant damage and disruption. Russian authorities reported intercepting 556 drones, with some sources citing casualties in both the Moscow and Belgorod regions.

Ukraine launched a massive drone attack on Russia, with over 556 drones intercepted or shot down across 14 regions, including the Moscow region. The attack targeted residential areas and a refinery, with debris landing on a Moscow airport. At least four people were killed, including a woman in Starbeyevo District, and several others were injured. Some sources report three deaths, while others cite four, with one fatality in the Belgorod region. An Indian worker was among the casualties in the Moscow region. Russia's Defence Ministry confirmed the scale of the attack, calling it one of the largest in the war.

Where Sources Diverge

Some sources report 3 deaths, while others report 4.

kyiv-independent

At least 3 killed

reuters

Ukraine drones kill four in Russia

times-of-india

Indian among dead in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia; Zelenskyy calls attack 'justified'

The number of injured varies between 12 and 17.

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wound 12 others

tass

another five suffered injuries

bbc-world

eight injured

Timelines

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StateAnadolu AgencyMay 18, 12:53 AM
Zelenskyy says Ukraine carried out large-scale long-range strike on Russia's Moscow region - Anadolu Ajansı

Zelenskyy says Ukraine carried out large-scale long-range strike on Russia's Moscow region  Anadolu Ajansı

IndependentTimes of IndiaMay 18, 12:50 AM
Indian killed, three injured in drone strike in Moscow region
PublicRadio Free EuropeMay 17, 07:35 PM
Zelenskyy Calls Heavy Ukrainian Drone Strikes On Moscow 'Completely Fair'

In the wake of massive drone strikes on Kyiv, Ukraine launched air attacks on May 17 called the heaviest to hit the Moscow area in over a year. At least four people died, officials said on Sunday, in strikes on the Moscow and Belgorod regions.

PublicFrance 24May 17, 06:58 PM
Ukraine strikes Russia: Zelensky says response to Moscow's agression 'justified'

Douglas Herbert has more.

PublicNPRMay 17, 06:49 PM
Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding 12 others

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.

IndependentWashington PostMay 17, 04:38 PM
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4 and wound 12 others, while debris lands on a Moscow airport - The Washington Post

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4 and wound 12 others, while debris lands on a Moscow airport  The Washington Post

IndependentTimes of IndiaMay 17, 04:37 PM
Indian among dead in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia; Zelenskyy calls attack 'justified'

A Ukrainian drone strike in the Moscow region resulted in the death of one Indian worker and injuries to three others. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated the attack was justified retaliation for Russia's continued assaults on Ukraine. Russia reported intercepting hundreds of drones in one of the largest offensives of the war.

WireAssociated PressMay 17, 04:07 PM
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4 and wound 12 others, while debris lands on a Moscow airport - AP News

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4 and wound 12 others, while debris lands on a Moscow airport  AP News

IndependentJerusalem PostMay 17, 03:12 PM
Ukraine launches mass drone attack on Moscow, four killed - The Jerusalem Post

Ukraine launches mass drone attack on Moscow, four killed  The Jerusalem Post

PublicDeutsche WelleMay 17, 03:12 PM
Ukrainian drones hit Russia in massive overnight attack

Ukraine has launched almost 600 drones at Russia in one of its largest overnight attacks amid Moscow's invasion. The region around the Russian capital was one of those targeted.

IndependentFinancial TimesMay 17, 02:49 PM
Ukraine’s deadly drone strikes on Moscow ‘entirely justified’, says Zelenskyy - Financial Times

Ukraine’s deadly drone strikes on Moscow ‘entirely justified’, says Zelenskyy  Financial Times

IndependentSouth China Morning PostMay 17, 02:39 PM
Record Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery

Russia’s capital and the surrounding Moscow region came under record drone attacks overnight, leaving at least three people killed and over a dozen wounded. Residential buildings were damaged across several suburbs and Moscow’s oil refinery was targeted in a rare strike, according to local authorities. Operations at all four Moscow airports faced rolling disruptions from late on Saturday but have resumed operations after dozens of flight cancellations and delays. Attacks on other Russian regions...

IndependentNew York TimesMay 17, 02:00 PM
Wave of Ukrainian Strikes Kills at Least 4, Russia Says

More than 550 drones were intercepted or shot down in over a dozen regions, including Moscow, in one of largest attacks of the war.

IndependentThe GuardianMay 17, 01:48 PM
At least four people killed in Russia as Ukraine launches retaliatory strikes

Wave of almost 600 drones launched across 14 regions, after Moscow’s deadly three-day attack on Ukraine last week At least four people have been killed in a large-scale retaliatory strike by Ukraine on Russia’s regions, including Moscow, Russian authorities have said. The wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones struck overnight across 14 Russian regions, as well as the Crimean peninsula and the Black and Azov seas, the Russian defence ministry said on Sunday, with the region around the capital among the worst-hit. Continue reading...

IndependentWashington PostMay 17, 01:44 PM
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing three - The Washington Post

Ukrainian drones hit Moscow and surrounding area, killing three  The Washington Post

IndependentAl JazeeraMay 17, 01:14 PM
At least four killed in Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia

Russian authorities say three people killed in the Moscow region and one in Belgorod in Ukrainian attacks.

StateAnadolu AgencyMay 17, 12:56 PM
Russia says Ukrainian drones kill 4 as Moscow faces ‘largest’ attack in over a year - Anadolu Ajansı

Russia says Ukrainian drones kill 4 as Moscow faces ‘largest’ attack in over a year  Anadolu Ajansı

IndependentLe MondeMay 17, 12:45 PM
Large-scale Ukraine drone strike kills at least 4 in Russia - Le Monde.fr

Large-scale Ukraine drone strike kills at least 4 in Russia  Le Monde.fr

PublicRadio Free EuropeMay 17, 12:22 PM
Ukraine's Biggest Assault On Moscow Region In A Year Leaves 3 Dead

Three people have been reported dead as Russia's Moscow region faced the largest Ukrainian assault in over a year on May 17.

PublicRTEMay 17, 12:16 PM
Four killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia

A huge wave of almost 600 Ukrainian drones attacked Russia overnight, killing three people in the Moscow region and one in the Belgorod region, authorities said.

WireAFPMay 17, 11:55 AM
Mass Ukrainian drone barrage kills four in Russia - France 24

Mass Ukrainian drone barrage kills four in Russia  France 24

PublicBBC WorldMay 17, 11:21 AM
Large-scale Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Moscow region, says Russia

In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling.

IndependentThe HinduMay 17, 10:39 AM
Ukraine drone attack kills at least three in Moscow region, Governor says

Russia's Defence Ministry said 556 drones ‌had been downed over the ​country, including the Moscow region, overnight and ⁠into the morning

PublicFrance 24May 17, 10:01 AM
Ukraine launches more than 500 drones at Russia in deadly ovenight attack, authorities say

Russian air defences intercepted more than 500 Ukrainian drones in a massive overnight attack that killed three people in the Moscow region, authorities said Sunday. The interceptions took place across Russia's 14 regions, as well as the annexed Crimean peninsula.

IndependentBloombergMay 17, 09:21 AM
Record Drone Attack on Moscow Kills Three, Targets Refinery - Bloomberg.com

Record Drone Attack on Moscow Kills Three, Targets Refinery  Bloomberg.com

IndependentStraits TimesMay 17, 09:08 AM
Ukraine drone attack kills at least three in Moscow region, governor says - The Straits Times

Ukraine drone attack kills at least three in Moscow region, governor says  The Straits Times

WireReutersMay 17, 08:43 AM
Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year - Reuters

Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year  Reuters

StateTASSMay 17, 08:15 AM
IN BRIEF: Drone attack on Moscow, surrounding region kills three people, leaves 17 injured

According to preliminary reports, three people were killed and another five suffered injuries in the Moscow Region

StateTASSMay 17, 07:43 AM
Three civilians killed outside Moscow as drones attack Russian capital

A woman was killed after a drone hit a private house in the Starbeyevo District in Khimki, Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov said

IndependentKyiv IndependentMay 17, 06:28 AM
At least 3 killed, numerous residential buildings hit in mass drone attack on Moscow region - The Kyiv Independent

At least 3 killed, numerous residential buildings hit in mass drone attack on Moscow region  The Kyiv Independent