Ukraine drone attack kills at least three in Moscow region, governor says
Details of the Drone Attack and Its Impact
Casualties and Injuries Reported
MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - At least three people were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack in the Moscow region and 12 were injured in other drone strikes, authorities said on Sunday, as Russia tries to fend off massive aerial attacks.
Damage to Infrastructure and Oil Refinery
Status of Moscow's Oil Refinery
The "technology" of Moscow's oil refinery was not damaged in the overnight attack, while three houses were damaged, said Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin, adding that more than 120 drones had been downed in the previous 24 hours.
Extent of Drone Activity
Russia's defence ministry said 556 drones had been downed over the country, including the Moscow region, overnight and into the morning.
Statements from Russian Officials
Governor Andrei Vorobyov's Report
Moscow regional Governor Andrei Vorobyov posted on the Telegram messaging app that a woman had died when a home was hit in the city of Khimki, north of Moscow, while a rescue team was working to recover one person from the debris.
Additional Fatalities and Damage
Deaths in Pogorelki Village
Two men died in the village of Pogorelki in the Mytishchi district, Vorobyov said. Several high-rise residential houses and infrastructure facilities were also damaged, he said.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Vladimir Soldatkin; Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan and William Mallard)
