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Russia Today
2 days ago
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- Russia Today
Ukrainian drone strikes apartment block in Moscow (VIDEOS)
A Ukrainian drone struck an apartment block in southwestern Moscow early Thursday morning, as Kiev ramps up attacks on the Russian capital following the first direct talks between the two countries in three years. The UAV hit the Mirax Park residential complex on Vernadsky Avenue, damaging the building's facade and shattering windows. Many residents fled into the street after the blast. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated that there were no casualties or 'serious damage.' He added that three drones had been shot down over Moscow. Residents reported hearing loud explosions in several neighborhoods. Another kamikaze drone struck the roof of a residential complex in Odintsovo, a town just outside Moscow. On May 16, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators met in Istanbul for the first time since 2022, agreeing to carry out a large prisoner exchange and for each to submit detailed ceasefire proposals. Kiev has since intensified its drone strikes deep inside Russia. On Wednesday, at least 12 UAVs were intercepted over the city, according to Russian officials. The drones damaged three buildings and an industrial facility.
Russia Today
3 days ago
- General
- Russia Today
Ukrainian drone strikes apartment block in Moscow (PHOTOS)
A Ukrainian drone struck an apartment block in southwestern Moscow early Thursday morning, as Kiev ramps up its attacks on the Russian capital following the first direct talks between the two countries in three years. The UAV hit the Mirax Park residential complex on Vernadsky Avenue, damaging the building's facade and shattering windows. Many residents fled into the street after the blast. Mayor Sergey Sobyanin stated that there were no casualties or 'serious damage.' He added that three drones were shot down over Moscow. Residents reported hearing loud explosions in several neighborhoods. DETAILS TO FOLLOW
Russia Today
3 days ago
- General
- Russia Today
Moscow targeted by major Ukrainian drone assault (VIDEOS)
Ukraine has launched another major drone raid on Moscow and suburban areas, with a total of 42 UAVs being shot down overnight across the entire region, local officials have said. The attack damaged buildings and prompted temporary flight suspensions, but no casualties have been reported. Air defenses intercepted drones across 12 municipalities in the early hours of Wednesday, according to Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov. Three residential houses were damaged in Troitskoye, a village in the Chekhov district south of Moscow, Vorobyov said. Emergency services were working at the scene and residents affected by the attack would receive assistance, he added. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin confirmed the drone raid on the Russian capital, which came in several waves starting at around 12:30am. The Russian Defense Ministry said air defense systems had shot down or intercepted a total of 296 fixed-wing drones across Russia between 9pm on Tuesday and 7am on Wednesday. Russia's aviation regulator said flight operations were temporarily restricted at Moscow's Domodedovo, Vnukovo, Zhukovsky and Sheremetyevo airports, as well as at regional airports in Vladimir, Ivanovo, Kostroma, and Yaroslavl, to ensure safety. Restrictions were lifted later in the morning. In Zelenograd, a district on the northwestern outskirts of Moscow, an explosion shattered the windows at Elma Technopark while a nearby car caught fire, according to pictures shared by the Shot Telegram channel. The outlet also posted a video appearing to show the midair destruction of a UAV. The drone raid was caught on camera in multiple locations, with clips often featuring drones flying at a low altitude and explosions. A video shared by Baza showed residents in Ramenskoye, outside Moscow, taking cover under trees during the attack. Ukraine has recently significantly intensified its drone raids on civilian infrastructure deep into Russia. The Russian Defense Ministry has said that the attacks are being supported by Kiev's sponsors in Europe and are aimed at disrupting the ongoing conflict settlement process. According to the ministry, more than 2,300 drones have been intercepted over the past week, mostly outside the frontline. Subsequently, Russia has responded with precision strikes targeting exclusively Ukrainian military facilities, including drone production sites, warehouses, airfields, radar stations, and ammunition depots.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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- Yahoo
Ukrainian drones shot down over Moscow, mayor claims
Editor's Note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Russian air defense shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones headed toward Moscow overnight on May 28, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Writing on Telegram at 12:29 a.m. local time, Sobyanin claimed that Russian air defense shot down four flying toward Moscow. Emergency services were working at the wreckage site. Since then, dozens of Ukrainian drones have been allegedly shot down near . Most recently, two more drones were shot down at 2:41 a.m. local time, according to Sobyanin's latest Telegram post. A total of 26 Ukrainian drones have been shot down so far, according to officials. No casualties or damage have been reported at the time of publication. The Kyiv Independent could not verify Sobyanin's claims. Ukraine rarely comments on reports of on Russian soil. As Russia continues to reject calls for a ceasefire and the war drags on, has intensified . The recent surge in drone strikes aims to disrupt airport operations, overwhelm air defenses, and make the war more visible to ordinary Russians. Read also: Trump admits to protecting Russia from 'really bad things' during Ukraine peace talks We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Kyiv launches drone attack on Moscow, official claims, following Russia's large-scale attack on Ukraine overnight
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated. Several Ukrainian drones were downed by Russian air defenses on their approach to Moscow, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin claimed on May 25. Sobyanin's report comes following Russia's large-scale missile and drone attack on multiple cities of Ukraine, which killed 12 people and injured 60. Sobyanin said that emergency crews are on-scene at various locations as to where the debris of at least four drones fell. It was not immediately clear as to the damage caused by the alleged attack, or as to whether there were any casualties. Moscow's Vnukovo, Domodedovo, and Zhukovsky airports were closed for about two hours between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. local time amid the attack, Russian state media reported. Ukraine's military has not yet commented on the attack and the Kyiv Independent cannot verify information provided by Russian officials. The attack on Moscow comes after Russia launched 69 missiles and 298 drones overnight , according to Ukraine's Air Force. The Air Force reported that 45 cruise missiles were shot down by air defense and 266 drones were neutralized, while 22 locations recorded a direct strike. The attacks come one night after one of the heaviest Russian assaults on Kyiv throughout the full-scale war. The attack also coincides with Kyiv Day, a city holiday typically celebrated on the last Sunday in May. In recent week, Kyiv has ramped up its attack on Moscow, launching hundreds of Ukrainian kamikaze drones towards the Russian capital. While none have appeared to have reached Moscow, the attacks have caused significant disruptions to commuter air traffic. Ukrainian drones have forced at least 218 temporary airport closures across Russia since Jan. 1, independent Russian outlet Novaya Gazeta Europe reported on May 14, citing data from Russia's state aviation agency Rosaviatsia. Russia's air defenses destroyed and intercepted 110 Ukrainian drones overnight on May 25, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed, including over Moscow and Kursk oblasts. The second night of large-scale attacks on Kyiv comes as Russia and Ukraine have continued to engage in peace talks. Despite some progress to establish a 1,000 for 1,000 prisoner exchange, Moscow continues to reject the prospects of a 30-day ceasefire. We've been working hard to bring you independent, locally-sourced news from Ukraine. Consider supporting the Kyiv Independent.
