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Massive drone attack on Russia ups pressure on Moscow

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Jared Reed
May 17, 2026Advertisement
A massive overnight barrage of nearly 600 Ukrainian dronesstruck targets across Russia, killing four people, as Kyiv called the attack justified retaliation for recent strikes on Ukraine.
Moscow says more than 550 drones were intercepted across 14 regions, including Crimea. Dozens hit the capital region, damaging buildings and infrastructure, while one person was killed in Belgorod.