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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 17.05.2026.
It displays 69 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.05.2026 ⇢ The Day of the Massive Drone Attack on Moscow
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The day was dominated by a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the Moscow region, described as the largest in 2026 and possibly the biggest of the war. State-aligned outlets led with the scale of the assault and air defense response, reporting over 120 drones downed, three killed, and 12 injured. Independent Meduza highlighted civilian accounts and the unprecedented intensity. By mid-morning, TASS noted Putin is available for European leaders by phone. In the afternoon, coverage expanded to include a separate attack on a kindergarten in Energodar and a large fire in Moscow that closed a major highway. Lenta.ru reported on preparation for arrest of Zelensky's wife. The day's editorial focus remained on the drone attack's aftermath and its implications.
17.05.2026
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RIA Novosti
ПВО с начала ночи уничтожила 32 дрона, летевших на Москву
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RIA Novosti
ПВО с начала ночи уничтожила 45 дронов, летевших на Москву
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RIA Novosti
ПВО с начала ночи уничтожила 54 дрона, летевших на Москву
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RIA Novosti
ПВО с начала ночи уничтожила 64 дрона, летевших на Москву
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RIA Novosti
ПВО с начала ночи уничтожила 74 дрона, летевших на Москву
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RIA Novosti
При атаке беспилотников на Мытищи и Химки погибли три человека
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An ex-aide lays bare the corruption, lies and coercion in Ukraine’s leadership – while Western backing keeps the system alive
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RIA Novosti
Три человека погибли при атаке БПЛА на Московский регион
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10:41⇢The Drone Storm Over Moscow
⌨The newspapers report a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the Moscow region, described as the largest in 2026, with multiple casualties and over 120 drones downed. State-aligned and commercial outlets lead with the attack's aftermath, while independent Meduza highlights it as possibly the biggest strike of the war. Separately, RT publishes an op-ed accusing Zelensky of corruption.
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The Moscow Times (English)
Russian air defenses shot down 556 drones in more than a dozen regions in one of the largest Ukrainian barrages of the ongoing conflict so far. 2
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Политолог Мезюхо: Зеленский не хочет, чтобы Ермак упоминал его во время следствия
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RIA Novosti
Путин и Токаев по телефону обсудили подготовку предстоящего визита в Астану
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RIA Novosti
Вашингтон ответил на мирное предложение Тегерана, пишут иранские СМИ
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14:15⇢Drone Barrage Over Moscow
⌨The newspapers report a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow and the Moscow region, with state-aligned and commercial outlets highlighting the scale of the assault and air defense response. TASS notes Putin is available for European leaders by phone, while independent Meduza emphasizes the increased intensity of such attacks over the war. Separately, RIA Novosti covers Washington's response to Iran's peace proposal.
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
NASA: рядом с Землей пролетит глыба, названная половиной от убийцы городов
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
В Вене завершился 70-й песенный конкурс — и опять без участия России
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Исполняется 115 лет со дня рождения выдающейся актрисы Софьи Пилявской
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Komsomolskaya Pravda
Военкор Кубатьян рассказал о работе артиллерии в зоне СВО
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As ties fray, Berlin and Washington are trading barbs over their decline, using each other’s crises to dodge their own mounting failures
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18:00⇢Drone Storm Over Moscow
⌨The newspapers report on a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, with The Moscow Times and Kommersant detailing casualties and damage. State-aligned TASS covers a separate attack on a kindergarten in Energodar. Lenta.ru reports on preparation for arrest of Zelensky's wife. RT and Meduza cover US-Iran negotiations.
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RIA Novosti
Украинская артиллерия обстреляла транспортный цех ЗАЭС
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RIA Novosti
ВСУ обстреляли транспортный цех ЗАЭС
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RIA Novosti
Пушилин рассказал о продвижении ВС России на трех направлениях
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23:02⇢Drone Storm Over Moscow
⌨The newspapers report on a massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow region, with Meduza detailing civilian accounts and The Moscow Times reporting three killed. State-aligned TASS covers Gazprom's gas storage antirecords, while Lenta.ru and RIA Novosti highlight Russian military advances. Kommersant reports on new US sanctions bill.