Tue May 06 06:44:01 UTC 2025: **Over 100 Drones Target Russia in Overnight Attacks Ahead of WWII Victory Parade**
MOSCOW, May 6, 2025 – Russia reported a large-scale drone attack targeting multiple locations across the country overnight, just days before its World War II victory parade. The Russian Defense Ministry stated that 105 drones were launched, with air defenses intercepting 19 around Moscow. Debris from the downed drones caused minor damage in the city, including a cracked supermarket window and damage to a residential building. No injuries were reported in Moscow.
The attacks led to flight restrictions at over a dozen airports, including several in Moscow, although Sheremetyevo airport remained largely operational. Other affected cities included Volgograd and Nizhny Novgorod. Regional governors reported drone interceptions in Voronezh, Penza, and Kursk regions. In Kursk, an attack on an electrical substation injured two teenagers.
Meanwhile, Ukraine reported a Russian drone strike in the Odesa region, resulting in one fatality. The timing of the attacks, preceding Russia’s highly anticipated WWII Victory Day parade, suggests a deliberate attempt to disrupt the celebrations. The incident further escalates tensions in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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