Moscow and Moscow Region — after unprecedented Ukrainian strikes. Photos and video
In the early hours of May 17, Ukrainian drones attacked Moscow and the Moscow region. Ukrainian channels have called the strike on the capital region the largest since the start of the full-scale war. Moscow and regional authorities say three people were killed and 16 were injured. Two oil industry facilities were hit: the Moscow oil refinery in Kapotnya and the Solnechnogorskaya petroleum transfer station in the village of Durykino. Below are photos and videos that Russians have been posting on social media.
Note: Some videos contain profanity.
Moscow
Khimki
Krasnogorsk
Naro-Fominsk district
Mytishchi district
Solnechnogorsk district
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