Moscow and Moscow Oblast reportedly attacked by over 100 drones: fires break out

Drones attacked Moscow and Moscow Oblast on the night of 16-17 May. Local residents have reported a large number of explosions.

Source: Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin; Russian media outlet ASTRA; Exilenova+ Telegram channel

Details: Local residents say numerous explosions were heard across the city and Russian air defence systems were responding. Explosions were also reported in the Moscow region towns of Khimki, Lobnya and Naro-Fominsk.

Monitoring Telegram channels published videos showing several attack UAVs flying in formation towards Moscow Oblast.

One of the fires reportedly broke out at the Elma technology park. The plant specialises in the production of electronic equipment, measuring instruments, optical devices and materials processing. The Moscow oil refinery may also have been targeted.

Sobyanin claimed that air defence had shot down 114 drones heading towards Moscow over the course of the day. Early reports indicated no casualties.

Temporary restrictions were also imposed on flight arrivals and departures at Vnukovo, Domodedovo, Ramenskoye (Zhukovsky) and Sheremetyevo airports.

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