Ukraine launches massive drone wave against Russia, killing four
Ukraine has launched a significant drone attack against Russia, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. This action was taken in retaliation for recent Russian strikes on Kyiv that killed 24 people. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy justified the attacks as a necessary response to ongoing Russian aggression.
- ▪Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia in a 24-hour period.
- ▪The drone strikes resulted in four deaths, including an Indian worker in Moscow.
- ▪President Zelenskyy stated that the attacks were justified responses to Russian aggression.
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- ▪ Ukraine launches biggest drone attack on Moscow in over a year — The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com
- ▪ Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year — World News
- ▪ Over 500 drones downed: 4 killed in Russia as Ukraine launches biggest attack in over a year — Times of India — Top
- ▪ Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year — r/news
- ▪ Ukraine drones kill four in Russia, Moscow faces biggest attack in over a year — Korea Times
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Ukraine launches massive drone wave against Russia in retaliation for strikes on Kyiv, killing fourTopic:WarSun 17 May 2026 at 11:53pmSun 17 May 2026 at 11:53pmSun 17 May 2026 at 11:53pmA house burns in the Russian village of Subbotino after it was struck by a Ukrainian drone on Sunday. (Handout via Reuters: Andrei Vorobyov)In short:Ukraine launched more than 1,000 drones at Russia in a 24-hour period, killing four people in the Moscow and Belgorod regions.Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the attacks were justified in response to Russian aggression, two days after Russian strikes on Kyiv killed 24.What's next?Ukraine has stepped up drone attacks on targets deep inside Russia in recent weeks, aiming to knock out oil refineries, depots and pipelines, as both sides cool on the…
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