Drone Strikes Hit Moscow: Eyewitnesses Describe Chaos and Destruction

Drone Strikes Rock Moscow: Eyewitness Accounts and Aftermath Moscow, Russia - May 28, 2025 - A wave of drone strikes hit Moscow early this morning, causing significant damage and widespread disruption. The attacks, which appear to be in retaliation for recent Russian strikes on Ukraine, targeted multiple locations across the city, including a key microchip plant and major airports. Video footage circulating online shows the aftermath of the explosions, with damaged buildings and smoke billowing into the air. At least one witness, speaking in the video, describes the scene: "The first two explosions were distant, but the third one was much closer. We ran for cover under the trees; that's where the shrapnel fell. Cars and houses were damaged." Moscow's major airports experienced significant delays, with numerous flights cancelled or diverted. The strikes caused considerable disruption to the city's infrastructure and daily life. While the full extent of the damage is still being assessed, the attacks mark a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. The retaliatory nature of the strikes underscores the growing tension and the devastating consequences of the war.