Zelensky Explained The Importance Of Diplostrikes On Moscow And The Capital Region Of The Russian Federation

• 17.05.2026, 20:37

The drones traveled over 500 kilometers and "penetrated" the air defense system.

The strikes on the Moscow region are a clear signal to the occupiers that it is not worth to mess with Ukraine and go unjust invasion war against the Ukrainian people.

The Telegram of the President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky reports that.

"Today very large-scale Ukrainian Defense Forces, our Security Service of Ukraine, our intelligence worked on the Moscow region. A good wave of our diplomatic strikes - we provide Ukraine with this opportunity," Zelensky said.

According to him, the distance to the targets this time is more than 500 kilometers, this is significant also because the Moscow region is the most saturated with Russian air defense systems, but Ukrainian long-range drones overcome them.

"Many partners are now giving signals that they see what is happening and how everything has changed in the mood regarding this war, and in the achievability of Russian targets on Russian territory. The war is quite predictably returning to the 'home harbor'," the head of state added.

The President of Ukraine stressed that these diplomatic strikes are a clear signal that one should not mess with Ukraine and go on an unjust invasive war against another nation.

"Also, our Defense Forces have worked over this 24 hours on the objects on the temporarily occupied territory, in particular in Crimea. And this long-range capability of ours is something that significantly changes the situation and the perception of the Russian war in the world in general," Zelensky summarized.