On May 17, 2026, Ukraine executed a large-scale drone attack, reportedly deploying more than 500 drones against Russian targets.
This operation resulted in the tragic loss of three lives in the Moscow region, highlighting the ongoing conflict between the two nations.
Russian air defenses managed to intercept drones across 14 regions, indicating a widespread response to the assault.
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Update at 09:45 UTC on 2026-05-17
France 24 reported 🔴 Ukraine launches around 600 drones at Russia, Zelensky claims ‘justified’ attack.
Sources: France 24