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Ukrainian Drone Strikes Disrupt Moscow Airports as Xi Jinping Arrives for Victory Day Events

Ukraine's third consecutive night of attacks on Moscow coincides with China's leader beginning a high-profile visit, while Russia escalates strikes on Kyiv, killing two civilians.

Russian armoured infantry carriers, including fighting vehicles BMP-1AM Basurmanin, drive along a road on the day of a rehearsal for a military parade, which marks the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2025. REUTERS/Anton Vaganov
Russian servicemen march on Moscow's Red Square during the Victory Day military parade last year.
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Overview

  • Ukraine launched drone attacks on Moscow for the third consecutive night, forcing the temporary closure of most of the city's major airports as foreign leaders, including China's Xi Jinping, arrived for Victory Day commemorations.
  • Russian air defense systems intercepted at least 14 drones targeting Moscow overnight, with no major casualties reported, according to Moscow’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin.
  • Russia responded with missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, leaving two civilians dead and eight injured, including children, as debris sparked fires in multiple residential buildings.
  • President Vladimir Putin's proposed three-day ceasefire to coincide with Victory Day celebrations has been dismissed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as insincere, with Ukraine calling for a 30-day truce instead.
  • Xi Jinping’s visit underscores the deepening China-Russia strategic partnership, with the Chinese leader set to attend the May 9 military parade and sign agreements aimed at strengthening economic and military ties.