Russia attacks Ukraine with nearly 300 drones

- 17 May, 08:24
A drone. Stock photo: Ukraine’s Air Force

Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 287 UAVs on the night of 16-17 May. Ukrainian air defence forces have shot down or jammed 279 of the drones.

Source: Ukraine's Air Force

Details: Eight attack UAVs hit seven locations, and debris from downed drones fell at seven other locations.

As of the morning, new groups of Russian UAVs remain in Ukrainian airspace.

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

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