Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port city, Ukraine launches drones towards Moscow
Russia launched an air attack on Ukraine's Izmail city, damaging port infrastructure but causing no casualties. In response, Ukraine launched drones towards Moscow, with Russian authorities claiming to have intercepted four of them. The ongoing conflict has seen both sides accusing each other of targeting military and civilian sites amid stalled peace efforts.
- ▪A Russian air attack damaged port infrastructure in Izmail, a key Ukrainian port city.
- ▪Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow were reportedly intercepted by Russian defenses.
- ▪The conflict has resulted in accusations from both sides regarding attacks on military and civilian targets.
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Russia attacks Ukraine's Danube port city, Ukraine launches drones towards MoscowSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 19, 2026, 11:43 AMUpdated May 19, 2026, 11:48 AMListenMay 19 - A Russian air attack damaged port infrastructure in Ukraine's Izmail city in the early hours of Tuesday, while Russian authorities said they had downed four drones launched by Ukraine that were headed towards Moscow.Izmail, home to the largest Ukrainian port on the Danube River, is a frequently hit strategic location."Port infrastructure facilities in the city of Izmail were damaged," local officials said on Telegram, adding that nearly all aerial attack weapons were destroyed.
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