Ukrainian drone strikes luxury residential tower in central Moscow

Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said a Ukrainian drone struck a residential building near central Moscow early today, Monday, days before Russia's Victory Day military parade.

The damaged building, described by "Kyiv Independent" as a luxury residential tower, is located in a western district of the capital that also houses several embassies.

Sobyanin said air defenses shot down two other Ukrainian drones.

The Russian Ministry of Defense had stated in late April that this year's Victory Day parade on 9 May would be held without tanks and missiles due to concerns about potential Ukrainian drone attacks.

On that date, Russia celebrates the anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

While Russia frequently reports Ukrainian drone attacks on the greater Moscow region, they usually target airports, military facilities, and suburbs. Civilian infrastructure in the capital is rarely damaged, and most drones are intercepted, according to official statements.

Russia regularly launches drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, killing civilians and damaging homes and critical infrastructure.