Russia says drones lightly damage Moscow buildings before dawn, while Ukraine’s capital bombarded

By SUSIE BLANN and JOANNA KOZLOWSKA
Associated Press

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A rare drone attack jolted Moscow before dawn, causing only light damage but forcing evacuations as residential buildings were struck in the Russian capital for the first time in the war against Ukraine. The Kremlin, meanwhile, pursued its relentless bombardment of Kyiv with a third assault on the city in 24 hours. The Russian defense ministry said five drones were shot down and the systems of three others were jammed, causing them to veer off course. President Vladimir Putin called it a “terrorist” act by Kyiv. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said the attack caused “insignificant damage” to several buildings and regional Gov. Andrei Vorobyov said some of the drones were shot down on approach to Moscow.