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Ukraine strikes Moscow high-rise days before Russia’s military parade

The Independent·Maryam Zakir-Hussain·29 days ago
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Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. All News Sport Culture Lifestyle Ukrainian general’s rise from far-right wing agitator to war hero A suspected Ukrainian drone strike damaged the Mosfilm Tower, a luxury high-rise residential building in central Moscow, causing damage to multiple floors but no casualties. The attack occurred just days before Russia's annual Victory Day parade on 9 May, which the Kremlin has already scaled back due to a “terrorist threat”. The Mosfilm Tower is located about 7km from Red Square and 3km from the Russian defence ministry. The UK is set to begin talks to join the European Union's £78bn loan scheme for Ukraine, with Sir Keir Starmer advocating for increased support for Kyiv. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky thanked King Charles for his “strong words” of support and urged allies for more military aid and sanctions against Russia.…

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