Event Brief
Zelenskyy calls Moscow drone strikes “entirely justified”
Filed: May 17, 2026 at 8:05 AM ET
Summary: Zelenskyy said Ukraine was responsible for drone attacks on Moscow in retaliation for Russia’s Kyiv bombardment.
WHO: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
WHAT: Said Moscow drone strikes were “entirely justified” and claimed Ukraine’s responsibility.
WHEN: May 17, 2026 at 6:49 AM ET
WHERE: Moscow, Russia
WHY: In retaliation for Russia’s bombardment of Kyiv.
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