News · 4 May 2026

Ukrainian Drone Hits Moscow Tower Days Before Victory Parade

A Ukrainian drone struck a luxury residential high-rise in Moscow early Monday, causing visible facade damage but no casualties, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed. He said five drones targeted Moscow overnight, with several intercepted by air defences. The attack comes days before Russia's 9 May Victory Day parade, which will feature no military vehicles for the first time since 2007.

By BriefTea Editorial · 4 May 2026 at 12:32

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