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strike2026-05-17 00:00 UTC🇷🇺 Moscow and Moscow Oblast, Russia
Ukraine reportedly used new BARS loitering munitions in May 17 attack on Moscow region
A post claims that during a mass attack on Moscow and the Moscow region on 17 May, Ukraine for the first time used new jet-powered loitering munitions from the BARS family. The models named are RS-1 BARS and BARS-SM Gladiator, described as compact fixed-wing UAVs with 700–800 km range.
Details
Type
strike
Occurred
2026-05-17 00:00
Reported
2026-05-18
Location
Moscow and Moscow Oblast, Russia
Coordinates
55.6256, 37.6064
Confidence
58 / 100
Damage assessment
No specific damage or casualty details provided; report focuses on alleged first use and capabilities of the BARS drones.