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Russia Intercepts 23 Ukrainian Drones Over Moscow, Temporarily Closing Airports

The nightly drone exchanges between Russia and Ukraine continue as diplomatic efforts stall and economic sanctions intensify.

Vue de la rivière Moskva près du Kremlin, dans le centre de Moscou, en Russie, le 19 mai 2025.
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Overview

  • Russian forces shot down 23 Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow overnight, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
  • Operations at Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, and Vnukovo airports were temporarily suspended during the attacks but later resumed.
  • Emergency services were deployed to areas where debris from the downed drones landed, with no significant damage reported.
  • The European Union plans to impose progressive taxes on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers starting in July to reduce dependency and limit funding to Moscow.
  • Over 80 U.S. senators support a bill proposing 500% tariffs on imports from countries purchasing Russian resources if Moscow refuses serious peace talks.