Ukrainian drone strikes kill four in Russia; Zelensky says attack 'entirely justified'

A large barrage of Ukrainian airstrikes killed at least four people in Russia, Moscow-area authorities said on Sunday.

Ukrainian drone strikes kill four in Russia; Zelensky says attack 'entirely justified'

TL;DR

  • At least four people were killed and 12 wounded in Ukrainian drone strikes in Russia.
  • The strikes occurred in the Moscow area, including Khimki and the Pogorelki village, with debris hitting Sheremetyevo International Airport.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the strikes as a justified response to Russia's recent multiday missile and drone attacks on Ukraine.
  • Zelensky stated that Russia had launched thousands of drones, bombs, and missiles at Ukraine, causing significant casualties.
  • He urged for more international support for Ukraine's air defense systems, referencing NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List.
  • The drone strikes followed a three-day ceasefire and prisoner exchange brokered by President Donald Trump, which ended when Russia attacked Ukraine on May 12.