Record Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery

Local authorities reported that a significant drone assault by Ukraine on Moscow and its vicinity resulted in at least three fatalities and injuries to over a dozen individuals. Approximately 80 drones targeted the capital until 7:00 am local time, with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin noting that air defenses managed to intercept many of them. Several suburbs experienced damage to residential structures, and an oil refinery in Moscow was hit in an unusual strike. Disruptions affected all four airports in Moscow from late Saturday, leading to numerous flight cancellations and delays, though operations have since resumed. This offensive followed a three-day ceasefire declared by US President Donald Trump on May 8, allowing Russian President Vladimir Putin to conduct World War II victory celebrations. After the ceasefire's conclusion on May 12, both parties resumed hostilities, with Ukraine enduring drone and missile attacks, including a Thursday strike on Kyiv that claimed 24 lives, including three children. The drone attack over the weekend seemed to be an act of retaliation.