Moscow drone attack damages residential building as two more drones are downed
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Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · May 4
Moscow drone attack damages residential building as two more drones are downed
17 articles · Updated · Ukrainska Pravda · May 4
The overnight blast hit near Mosfilmovskaya Street about 6km from the Kremlin, with Sobyanin saying there were no casualties and emergency crews were deployed.
Russia's aviation agency temporarily restricted operations at Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports after air defences intercepted two additional drones approaching the capital.
The strike came days before Russia's 9 May Victory Day parade, underscoring repeated long-range attacks on Moscow and pressure on the city's air-defence system.
How did a cheap drone penetrate Moscow’s vaunted air defenses to strike just miles from the Kremlin?
Is Russia’s scaled-back Victory Day parade a sign that Ukrainian drones have won a major psychological victory?
May 4, 2026 Mosfilm Tower Drone Strike: Ukraine’s Deepest Attack on Moscow and Its Strategic Impact
Overview
On May 4, 2026, Ukrainian forces launched a drone strike on Moscow's Mosfilm Tower, hitting the 36th floor and exposing critical gaps in Russia's air defenses. This attack, part of a broader wave of drone operations, delivered a psychological blow to Moscow's elite and forced Russian authorities to scale back the upcoming Victory Day parade and reinforce security around President Putin. Ukraine's mass-produced, AI-enabled drones exploited weaknesses caused by Russia's reliance on Western components and attrition of radar systems. The strike intensified tensions, deepened the deadlock in peace talks, and escalated drone warfare, with both sides increasing attacks on strategic targets, including Russian energy infrastructure, raising global economic and security concerns.