Drone Attack on Russia: Moscow Disrupted
- Moscow experienced flight disruptions Wednesday as hundreds of Ukrainian drones crossed into Russia, officials said.
- Russia's defense Ministry reported it's forces intercepted 296 Ukrainian drones across a dozen regions, including Moscow.
- Sheremetyevo International Airport, one of Moscow's four major airports, alerted travelers to potential delays due to flight restrictions during the drone attack.
Ukrainian drones targeted moscow, causing meaningful flight disruptions and initiating a tense situation.russia claimed to have intercepted nearly 300 drones across multiple regions, showcasing an escalation in the ongoing conflict. The strikes, which prompted airport restrictions, come amid stalled U.S.-led ceasefire efforts. The attacks have intensified since President Trump’s return to office, fueling further speculation about the war’s future. Sources suggest the strikes targeted aviation and microelectronics facilities.News Directory 3’s coverage highlights the geopolitical tension, which is compounded by Russia’s peace memorandum. Discover what’s next for diplomacy and further conflict.
Ukrainian Drone attacks Disrupt Moscow Flights
Updated May 28, 2025
Moscow experienced flight disruptions Wednesday as hundreds of Ukrainian drones crossed into Russia, officials said. The drone strikes, dozens of which targeted the capital, prompted temporary airport restrictions.
Russia’s defense Ministry reported it’s forces intercepted 296 Ukrainian drones across a dozen regions, including Moscow. Andrei Vorobyov, Moscow’s governor, stated that 42 drones were downed in the Moscow region, with damage reported to three homes in Chekhov, a town roughly 40 miles south of Moscow.
Sheremetyevo International Airport, one of Moscow’s four major airports, alerted travelers to potential delays due to flight restrictions during the drone attack. Disruptions at Moscow airports have become frequent in recent weeks because of such strikes.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of Ukraine’s Counter-disinformation Center, claimed “pretty good hits” during Tuesday night’s drone offensive. He identified the Dubna Machine-Building Plant, involved in aviation, missile, and drone production, and the Technopark ELMA-Zelenograd facility, a microelectronics, IT, robotics, and medical equipment development hub, as targets. Kovalenko asserted that the latter facility is crucial for import substitution of previously Western-supplied components.
ABC News could not independently verify Kovalenko’s claims of successful strikes on those facilities.
Meanwhile, Russia continued its long-range attacks on Ukraine. The Ukrainian air force reported that Moscow launched six missiles and 88 strike drones, with 71 drones neutralized. Impacts were recorded in eight locations, according to the air force.
The intensity of these strikes has escalated since President Donald Trump’s return to office in January. Despite Trump’s promise to swiftly end the conflict, U.S.-led ceasefire efforts have stalled, leading to growing frustration.
Trump recently labeled Putin ”absolutely crazy” in a social media post. He further stated that Putin “doesn’t realize is that if it weren’t for me, lots of really bad things woudl have already happened to Russia, and I mean REALLY BAD. He’s playing with fire!”
The U.S. and Ukraine await Russia’s peace memorandum,promised by Putin to Trump earlier this month. Maria Zakharova, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, said Tuesday that the document is still in progress.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed skepticism about the Russian proposal. “They’ve already spent over a week on this,” he wrote on social media Tuesday. “They talk a lot about diplomacy. But when,in the midst of all that,there are constant Russian strikes,constant killings,relentless assaults,and even preparations for new offensives.”
On Wednesday, Andriy Yermak, head of Zelenskyy’s presidential office, wrote on Telegram, “Russians are masters of empty words.”
What’s next
The coming days will likely see continued diplomatic maneuvering as the U.S. attempts to revive ceasefire talks and Russia finalizes its peace memorandum.Further drone attacks and missile strikes from both sides remain a distinct possibility.