Indian national killed in major Ukrainian drone strike on Russia

May 17, 2026

An Indian employee was killed and three others were injured in a major Ukrainian drone strike on Russia. The Indian Embassy has confirmed the incident.

Attack in Moscow Region

According to the Indian Embassy, ​​the attack took place in the Moscow region. The injured Indian employees have been hospitalized. The identities of the deceased and injured have not been released at this time.

The Embassy stated that officials arrived at the scene and met with the injured in the hospital. Necessary assistance is being provided in collaboration with the local administration and company management.

Сегодня в Подмосковье в результате атаки беспилотника погиб один гражданин Индии и ещё трое получили ранения. Сотрудники посольства выехали на место происшествия и навестили пострадавших в больнице.

Посольство выражает искренние соболезнования семье погибшего и делает всё… https://t.co/U6TaSVyj3E

— India in Russia (@IndEmbMoscow) May 17, 2026

Four people killed in attack

According to local authorities, a total of four people were killed and several others injured in this major Ukrainian drone strike.

According to reports, three people were killed in Moscow, while another person died in the Belgorod region of Russia. Several buildings and other structures were also damaged.

Several areas near Moscow targeted

During the attack, drone debris also fell near Russia’s largest airport. One woman was killed in the Khimki area of ​​Moscow, while two people were killed in the village of Pogorelki, north of the capital.

According to local authorities, several high-rise buildings and infrastructure were damaged.

Zelenskyy calls the attack justified

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the drone strikes and said the action was completely justified.

He said Ukraine succeeded in bypassing Russia’s air defense system and that the attack was a message to Russia to end the war.

Drone attacks have increased in recent weeks

In recent days, Ukraine has intensified drone attacks targeting areas deep inside Russia. Meanwhile, Russia has also been continuously attacking the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and other cities.