Ukrainian drones broke through Russian defenses, three dead and several wounded

News3 min čitanja

Photo: X

A major drone strike targeted the Moscow region overnight between May 16 and 17, killing at least three people and damaging residential buildings, according to Russian officials and local reports.

Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said air defenses had repelled the attack since the evening of May 16, continuing into the early morning hours of May 17.

That night a Ukrainian drone attack occurred in the village of Durykino (Moscow region), resulting in a large fire at the local fuel depot.
Residents reported loud explosions.
Analysis of video footage confirmed that the target was the Sonechnogorskaya Fueling Station. pic.twitter.com/i0eqpDh8hM
— F76 (@f76pacificator) May 17, 2026

By about 3:30 a.m. local time, Russian authorities claimed at least 73 drones had been shot down, and air defense systems were still engaged in intercepting incoming targets.

Videos circulating on social media after 3 a.m. show flashes in the sky and fires in numerous locations.

The moment a Ukrainian drone crashes into a residential building in Moscow. https://t.co/vEcAt6Pf5M pic.twitter.com/q0ZEdHpV2R
— Woofers (@NotWoofers) May 17, 2026

Reports mention explosions in Khimki, Klin and Zelenograd in the Moscow region, activity near Sheremetyevo Airport and explosions in central Moscow.

Explosions were also reported across occupied Crimea earlier in the night.

At least 3 killed, numerous residential buildings hit in mass drone attack on Moscow region
https://t.co/2WwzBCj2bQ
— Dr. Gennady Glinsky, MD, Ph.D. (@gglinskii) May 17, 2026

Moscow Oblast Governor Andrey Vorobyov later announced that at least three people were killed in the attack, including two in the village of Pogorelki and one in Khimki.

He added that several people were injured in several districts after drones hit residential buildings and houses.

Explosive footage from Moscow shows a Russian interceptor missile making an abrupt maneuver during an apparent response to a Ukrainian drone attack, before crashing into a residential area. pic.twitter.com/3B6Xpy6QO6
— Defense Index (@Defence_Index) May 17, 2026

During the night, explosions were also reported across Crimea.

The attacks came days after Russia introduced new restrictions on reporting on the aftermath of drone strikes, banning the publication of photos, videos or details without official approval.

Violators face fines of 3,000 to 5,000 rubles ($38 to $64) for individuals, up to 50,000 rubles ($640) for officials and up to 200,000 rubles ($2,500) for legal entities.

(Vijesti.ba)

Chat readers

PLEASE NOTE – Portal Vijesti.ba reserves the right to delete inappropriate content without notice or explanation. The opinions expressed in the chat are not the views of the editorial staff of the Vijesti.ba portal.