Ukrainian drones targeted the Moscow region overnight, igniting an oil refinery and causing Moscow's airports to halt flights. President Zelenskyy confirmed the attacks as retaliation for Russian strikes, while Mayor Sobyanin reported air defenses intercepted numerous drones.
A drone struck an apartment building in Zhukovsky, damaging its fire escape and balconies. Debris also hit a fitness center, industrial facility, and a shopping mall in Lubertsy, causing a fire. A woman was injured in Elektrostal by falling debris.
Crimea has banned nighttime rides on mopeds, quad bikes, and motorcycles, citing their noise resemblance to drone attacks and alleging children are deliberately involved. Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on the peninsula, impacting supply routes and fuel availability. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone hit a Moscow refinery, halting operations, and Russia's strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine.
Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 86 Ukrainian drones over the Moscow Region overnight into Tuesday morning. Six people, including a 13-year-old girl, were injured in the attack. Drone debris caused damage to residential buildings and private homes.
Russian air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 123 Ukrainian drones overnight over Russian regions and the Black and Azov Seas. Attacks in Tula resulted in three deaths and three injuries, including a child. Bridges in the Kherson Region were damaged, and traffic suspended.
A minor, who recently arrived in Russia to work, has been identified as the perpetrator of a killing in a Moscow region village. The suspect allegedly murdered his employer and fled the scene in the victim's car.
A stranger armed with a knife broke into a house in the village of Ternovka, Moscow region, during the night. He fatally stabbed the 55-year-old homeowner, Vyacheslav P., and seriously injured his 13-year-old son, Ivan, who has been hospitalized. The attacker, a citizen of a neighboring country, has been apprehended by police.
Russia's FSB detained a foreign national in the Moscow Region, accusing him of plotting a terrorist attack on a Defense Ministry official on behalf of Ukraine's SBU. The detainee claims he was recruited in an EU country.
A foreigner detained in the Moscow region for the murder of a Russian soldier was promised assistance in obtaining refugee status in the EU. The detainee confessed to being recruited by SBU agents in an EU country.
The FSB announced the thwarting of a terrorist act against a Russian Ministry of Defense serviceman, planned by Ukrainian special services. A foreign national detained in the Moscow region confessed to being recruited by the SBU in an EU country to carry out the assassination.
Moscow region governor discussed digitalization of oversight activities at SPIEF, highlighting AI-powered video surveillance for construction projects and municipal land control, drones for site checks, and smart systems for urban improvement.
A Renault car, driven by a 60-year-old man, crashed at high speed into a Lenta hypermarket in Istra, Moscow Region. The vehicle broke through fences and a glass storefront, stopping inside the store. One person, reportedly a customer, was injured and hospitalized.
A criminal case has been opened in the Moscow region following a fatal accident where an 11-year-old boy on a pit bike hit a pull-up bar, causing fatal injuries to his 3-year-old brother. The incident occurred in a gated community in Domodedovo.
Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov expressed strong interest in the Kalashnikov Group's plan to build a high-tech industrial robot production facility in the region. The initiative is seen as crucial for supporting the growing demand for automation in manufacturing and logistics.
A four-year-old child has died in the Moscow region after riding a pit bike. The child was reportedly placed on the sports vehicle by an adult and sustained fatal injuries after colliding with an obstacle. Law enforcement is investigating the incident.
Moscow region plans to sign 42 agreements worth 95 billion rubles at SPIEF 2026, creating 7,700 jobs. Governor Andrey Vorobyov highlighted focus on robotization, AI, and 'Light Industrial' formats, with projects in logistics automation and AI implementation.
Mobile medical complexes have conducted nearly 4,000 trips in the Moscow region since the start of the year, providing assistance to over 98,000 people. Residents in remote areas can undergo initial check-ups and various examinations through these mobile units.
A major traffic accident involving 13 vehicles, including 11 cars and two trucks, occurred on the 43rd kilometer of Yaroslavskoye Highway near Pushkino, Moscow region. Rescuers are on the scene.
US companies are reportedly eager to return to the Russian market, despite ongoing sanctions. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov stated that the US policy of sanctions prohibits cooperation in various areas, including fuel purchases.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported intercepting 217 Ukrainian drones overnight over various regions. Attacks on a college in Luhansk injured 35, including children, while four civilians were wounded in Donetsk. Power outages were reported in Kherson.
Moscow region to experience a dramatic weather shift on Friday, May 22. Heatwave to be replaced by storms, strong winds up to 20 m/s, heavy rain, hail, and a potential tornado.
Russia to host its first International Security Forum from May 26-29, featuring unprecedented foreign delegation participation. The event will cover regional and global security, including the Middle East conflict, drone warfare, and countering Western influence, with discussions on BRICS and Russia-Africa relations.
The Moscow region is bracing for a peak cold spell next week, with temperatures dropping to 5°C at night and 13°C during the day on Thursday. Heavy rains and strong northern winds are expected, bringing an "autumnal chill," according to Phobos weather center specialist Evgeny Tishkovets.
Residents of Moscow Region describe a chaotic night during a massive drone attack on May 17, with no alerts, inaccessible shelters, and a lack of clear instructions. BBC investigation reveals a decline in available shelters and a confusing official response.
