Russian authorities report drone attack in Yaroslavl, Moscow-bound motorway closed to traffic

May 22, 2026 - 05:09
Russian authorities report drone attack in Yaroslavl, Moscow-bound motorway closed to traffic

A drone threat warning has been issued in Russia's Yaroslavl Oblast, where the authorities have also temporarily suspended traffic on a motorway leading towards Moscow.

Source: Yaroslavl Oblast Governor Mikhail Yevrayev; Russian Telegram channels

Quote from Yevrayev: "Our region has come under an enemy attack by Ukrainian UAVs.

For security reasons, traffic has been suspended on the exit from Yaroslavl towards Moscow."

Details: Meanwhile, the Shot Telegram channel reported that local residents had heard around 20 explosions in Yaroslavl.

Update: Yevrayev said at 06:27 that the restriction on the Moscow-bound motorway had been lifted.

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