Russia reports 2nd straight day of Ukrainian drone attacks on Moscow, building damaged in outskirts of capital
Editor's note: This is a developing story and is being updated.
A building was reportedly damaged on the outskirts of Moscow following a Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian capital overnight on May 29, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reported.
This marks the second consecutive day of attacks on Moscow Oblast, with multiple industrial facilities targeted by Ukrainian drones and several unmanned aircraft reportedly downed on approach to the capital on May 28.
Videos and photos posted on social media by residents purportedly show damage sustained by a residential building on Vernadsky Avenue in Southwest Moscow. Explosions were heard in the area around 1:40 a.m. local time.
Sobyanin claimed that no one was injured in the attack that occurred as a result of falling drone debris. He added that the crew is currently on-scene, inspecting the damage.
The full extent of the damage was not immediately clear. Ukraine's military has not commented on the reported attack.
Russian air defenses shot down 48 Ukrainian drones overnight, including three over Moscow Oblast, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed.
The Kyiv Independent cannot independently verify reports or claims made by Russian officials.
The previous night on May 28, Russian air defenses shot down 296 Ukrainian drones across multiple regions overnight, Russia's Defense Ministry claimed, potentially marking one of the heaviest drone attacks against Russia during the full-scale war.
As Russia continues to reject calls for a ceasefire and the war drags on, Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Russian territory. In particular, drone attacks in Russia have forced airport closures for several nights in a row.
Operations at Vnukovo airport were temporarily halted amid the overnight drone attack.
Ukraine's recent drone strategy has been aimed at disrupting airport operations, overwhelming air defenses, and making the war more visible to ordinary Russians.
Dmytro Basmat
