More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says - Reuters
More than 50 Moscow-bound drones intercepted by Russia, mayor says Reuters
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"We can confirm that the Russian side has derailed the ceasefire regime."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Russia continues killing people while being completely irrationally concerned only about a few hours of silence in one part of Moscow."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"In a mirror response and in reply to Russian strikes, our long-range sanctions will follow."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"11 drones were shot down on approach to the capital, adding that emergency crews were working at debris impact sites."
— Sergei Sobyanin , Politician
"The Kremlin's proposal was rejected as 'cynical,' calling it a 'theatrical performance' aimed at protecting the parade."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
Key People
Alexander Bogomaz is the governor of the Bryansk region in Russia.
Sergei Sobyanin is the Mayor of Moscow.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Russia said on Thursday that air defences had destroyed 32 drones heading towards Moscow since the start of the day, as the country prepares for Russia’s May 9 Victory Day commemorations.
Ukrainian drones launched a massive overnight attack across Russia, reportedly striking a key military logistics facility near Moscow just days before the Kremlin’s May 9 Victory Day parade.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported a major Ukrainian drone attack overnight into Thursday morning, with Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reporting that dozens of Ukrainian craft were intercepted while flying toward the capital.
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