At least 4 people killed in one of the largest Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia
At least four people were killed in one of the largest Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia since the war began, with strikes hitting areas near Moscow and the Belgorod region. Russian authorities reported that 81 drones were shot down over Moscow and 556 across the country overnight. The attack caused casualties and damage to infrastructure, but key facilities like the Moscow oil refinery and Sheremetyevo Airport were not critically affected.
- ▪A woman was killed in Khimki, northwest of Moscow, after a drone struck her home.
- ▪Two men died in the village of Pogorelki, located 10 km north of Moscow, due to drone attacks.
- ▪At least 12 people were wounded near the entrance to Moscow's oil refinery during the overnight strikes.
- ▪Russian air defenses destroyed a total of 556 drones over Russian territory, according to the defense ministry.
- ▪Drone debris fell on Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport but did not cause any damage.
7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 6 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre, 1 right.
- ▪ Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kills at least 4 and wound 12 others — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Ukraine conducts large-scale drone strikes on Russia, killing 4 and wounding a dozen others - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia kill 4 and wound 12 others, while debris lands on a Moscow airport — r/news
- ▪ At least 4 killed in Russia by Ukrainian drone strikes on Russia — CBS News — Top
- ▪ Wave of Ukrainian Strikes Kills at Least 4, Russia Says — NYT — World
- ▪ At least 3 people killed in largest Ukrainian drone strike on Moscow in months — New York Post
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onAt least 4 people killed in one of the largest Ukrainian drone strikes on RussiaAt least four people, including three near Moscow, died in one of the largest Ukrainian overnight attacks against Russia since the start of the war, according to Russian local authoritiesByThe Associated PressMay 17, 2026, 3:57 AM1:10KYIV, Ukraine -- At least four people, including three near Moscow, died in one of the largest Ukrainian overnight attacks against Russia since the start of the war, according to Russian local authorities.
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