Massive Ukrainian Drone Barrage Hits Russia, Four Killed Including Indian Citizen
May 2026 | By Azad News
Russia faced one of the largest Ukrainian drone assaults of the ongoing war overnight, with hundreds of drones targeting multiple regions and leaving at least four people dead.
Russian authorities said air defence systems intercepted 556 drones across 14 regions, including Crimea, while dozens more were reportedly shot down after sunrise.
Among those killed was an Indian citizen working in Russia, according to a statement issued by the Indian embassy in Moscow.
In the Moscow region, officials said a woman was killed after a drone struck a private house, while two other men also lost their lives during the attacks.
Authorities reported that several infrastructure sites were targeted, including areas near an oil and gas refinery, while residential buildings also suffered damage.
Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed that more than 80 drones were intercepted around the capital overnight, with multiple people injured in separate incidents.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky defended the large-scale operation, calling it an “entirely justified” response to Russia’s continued attacks on Ukrainian cities.
Ukraine’s defence officials described the strike as one of the most extensive operations targeting the Moscow region since the war began in 2022.
Meanwhile, Ukraine also reported intercepting hundreds of Russian drones launched during overnight attacks, as both sides continued heavy aerial warfare.
Diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the conflict remain stalled, with negotiations showing little progress amid escalating military operations on both sides.
Conclusion
The massive exchange of drone attacks highlights the intensifying nature of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, as both countries continue to expand long-range operations despite stalled peace efforts.
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