Russian Drone Strikes Result in Casualties in Ukraine
In a significant escalation, Russia has launched over 270 drones at Ukraine, leading to at least five confirmed deaths and numerous injuries.
Overnight, Russian forces executed a drone strike involving more than 270 drones targeting various locations in Ukraine. This attack has resulted in multiple casualties.
As of now, at least five individuals have been confirmed dead, with reports indicating that dozens more have sustained injuries.
The situation continues to develop, and further details regarding the extent of the damage and the response from Ukrainian forces remain uncertain.
Updates
Update at 13:31 UTC on 2026-04-25
EuroNews reported Most of those killed and injured in Russian overnight attacks were in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, where an attack killed at least five and injured more than 30.
Sources: EuroNews
Update at 08:45 UTC on 2026-05-17
BBC World reported In Ukraine, local officials report eight injured in overnight Russian drone strikes and shelling. Le Monde reported Russia's Defense Ministry reported that its air defenses shot down 556 drones overnight, resulting in casualties in the Moscow and Belgorod regions.
Sources: BBC World, Le Monde
Update at 11:12 UTC on 2026-05-17
DW News reported Ukraine has launched almost 600 drones at Russia in one of its largest overnight attacks amid Moscow's invasion. The region around the Russian capital was one of those targeted.
Sources: DW News