A Ukrainian drone struck a luxury residential high-rise tower in southwestern Moscow early Monday, damaging an upper floor and scattering debris across nearby streets, but causing no injuries. Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin confirmed the incident on Telegram, stating that air defenses had downed two other drones approaching the capital.

The targeted building, known as the Mosfilm Tower or part of an elite complex near Mosfilmovskaya Street, stands 54 stories tall in an upscale neighborhood dubbed 'Russia's Hollywood' due to its proximity to the Mosfilm studio. Images showed blown-out windows, rubble inside apartments, and firefighters responding to the scene. The tower, located about six kilometers from the Kremlin, houses luxury apartments popular among celebrities and features amenities like a gym and a roof garden.

Sobyanin reported no casualties from the strike, which occurred overnight into Monday amid heightened alerts. Vnukovo and Domodedovo airports suspended operations temporarily, and Russian defenses intercepted 117 drones across several regions between Sunday and Monday. This marked the third consecutive night of drone incursions over Moscow.

The attack came five days before Russia's Victory Day parade on May 9, commemorating the Soviet victory in World War II. Moscow authorities had already scaled back the event, citing security concerns from Ukrainian drone threats. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented that the Kremlin's fears showed weakness, stating, "They’re afraid that drones can fly over Red Square. This shows that they are not as strong as they used to be."

Ukraine's military did not claim responsibility for the strike, consistent with its policy on operations inside Russia. However, Kyiv has intensified long-range drone campaigns targeting Russian energy infrastructure and military sites deep in enemy territory to disrupt Moscow's war economy. Recent Ukrainian actions include hits on oil facilities and ships in the Black Sea.

Such deep strikes into the Russian capital remain rare despite frequent drone alerts disrupting air traffic. The incident underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in Moscow's air defenses, even as Russia deploys systems like Pantsir-S around the city.