Ukraine launches around 600 drones at Russia, Zelensky claims ‘justified’ attack

17/05/2026 06:01 France 24

Russian air defences intercepted around 600 Ukrainian drones in a massive overnight attack that killed four people. The interceptions took place across Russia's 14 regions, as well as the annexed Crimean peninsula. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday said the attack was a "justified" response to Russia's prolongation of the ‌war.

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