This article is about the wave of strikes on Moscow that occurred on 30 May 2023. For the strikes on the Kremlin that occurred earlier in the same month, see Kremlin drone attack.
30 May 2023 Moscow drone strikes
Part of the 2022–23 Western Russia attacks of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Location
Moscow, Russia
Date
30 May 2023
Target
Moscow
Attack type
Drone strike
Weapons
8 to 25 drones
Perpetrators
Disputed
Ukraine (per Russia, denied by Ukraine)
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On 30 May 2023, amidst the ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the Russian capital of Moscow was subject to several drone strikes. At least eight drones were involved in the attacks. Five of the drones were shot down by air missiles, the other three were suppressed by electronic warfare systems.[1] Russia blamed Ukraine.[2]
Moscow was also targeted and struck by drones numerous times in June, July, August, and September.[3][4][5]
^Shad, Nadeem; Greenall, Robert (30 May 2023). "Moscow drone attack: Putin says Ukraine trying to frighten Russians". BBC News. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
^Faulconbridge, Guy (30 May 2023). "Putin says Ukraine drone strikes on Moscow aim to scare and provoke Russia". Reuters. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
^Picheta, Rob (5 August 2023). "Ukrainian drone strikes are bringing the war home to Russia. What does it mean for the conflict?". CNN. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
^Ellyatt, Holly (1 September 2023). "'The war is coming home to Russia': Ukraine turns the tables on Moscow as drone warfare intensifies". CNBC. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
^"Ukraine drones strike Crimea, Moscow, oil depot, Russia says". CNBC. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
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