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05.05.2025Day Police Blood In Makhachkala While Moscow Drones Intensify

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Russia for 05.05.2025.

It displays 181 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

05.05.2025Day Police Blood In Makhachkala While Moscow Drones Intensify
Moscow's air defenses intercepted four drones over Podolsk heading toward the capital early in the day, part of a larger assault with Russia claiming 26 Ukrainian drones destroyed overnight across multiple regions. This continues the pattern of intensifying drone attacks reported in previous days.

By midday, attention shifted to a deadly attack on police in Makhachkala, Dagestan, where initial reports indicated three officers killed, though later revised to two. Security forces claimed to have eliminated two attackers while others escaped in a stolen police vehicle.

Ukrainian forces launched what Russian media described as a new offensive in the Kursk region, with reports of destroyed bridges and heavy fighting along the border. Several civilians were reportedly injured in Ukrainian strikes on Rylsk, including two teenagers.

Trump's comments about Russia "wanting all of Ukraine" received significant coverage, alongside his praise for Putin's previously announced Victory Day ceasefire.
05.05.2025
00:05

03:09Moscow Intercepts Drone Swarm Over Podolsk

The newspapers report extensively on air defense forces intercepting four drones heading toward Moscow over Podolsk, as confirmed by Moscow Mayor Sobyanin (Kommersant, NTV, RBC, RIA Novosti). Putin's personal life receives coverage, including his late-night work habits, prayers, and considerations about a successor (Komsomolskaya Pravda, Moscow Times). Trump claimed European leaders repeatedly asked him to call Putin regarding Ukraine, but Putin doesn't answer their calls (Lenta, Izvestia). Military losses continue with reports that Ukrainian forces lost nearly 5,000 soldiers in Luhansk region over the past week (TASS). International news includes a Ukraine critic winning Romania's presidential election first round (RT).
03:16
RIA Novosti

Россия предостерегла Японию от участия в авантюрах Украины

03:16
04:00
04:26
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО за ночь сбили 26 украинских БПЛА в трех регионах, включая московский

04:26
05:19
RIA Novosti

Симион лидирует в первом туре выборов президента Румынии с 40,96% голосов

05:19

05:46Moscow Repels Massive Overnight Drone Assault

The newspapers extensively report on Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, with four drones shot down over Podolsk (Interfax, The Moscow Times, Kommersant). The Defense Ministry claims a total of 26 Ukrainian drones were destroyed over various Russian regions overnight (NTV, Vesti). Russian media also covers military strikes against Ukrainian targets, including ammunition depots in Kramatorsk (TASS) and Konotop (Lenta). In other news, Romania's presidential election shows Simion leading with 40.96% of votes (RIA Novosti), while Trump demands "total dismantlement" of Iran's nuclear program (RT).
06:28
RIA Novosti

Симион лидирует в первом туре выборов президента Румынии с 41 процентом голосов

06:28
07:12

07:22Russian Security Forces Bust Phone Scam Network

The newspapers report on Russia's air defense intercepting 26 Ukrainian drones overnight over various regions (Interfax, Izvestia, NTV). Security services feature prominently with FSB detaining ten people involved in SIM-box fraud schemes enabling phone scammers (Kommersant, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). International news focuses on Romania's presidential election, where anti-Ukraine candidate Simion leads with 41% in the first round (Moscow Times, RIA Novosti). Other stories include details about a Moscow apartment explosion (Lenta) and RT's reporting on a former CIA chief claiming the US deliberately provided Ukraine with just enough weapons to prolong the conflict without winning.
07:57
08:15
08:32

08:43Moscow Apartment Explosion Death Toll Rises To Three

The newspapers report on a deadly explosion in a Moscow residential building, with casualties rising to three (TASS, Vesti). Security services feature prominently with FSB detaining ten people involved in SIM-boxes that support scam call centers (Interfax, Rossiyskaya Gazeta) and the arrest of a man in Khanty-Mansi planning a railway terror attack (Izvestia). International relations coverage focuses on the EU's plan to completely abandon Russian gas by 2027 (Kommersant, RBC) with Reuters noting this presents significant challenges. Trump's comments that Russia "wants all of Ukraine" but must abandon such claims are reported (Lenta), while Russians' diminished access to international justice mechanisms is examined (Moscow Times).
08:59
RIA Novosti

В Подольске несколько домов и машин получили повреждения из-за падения обломков дронов

08:59
09:16
09:51
RIA Novosti

В Курской области три человека погибли из-за атак украинских беспилотников

09:51

10:55Ukrainian Forces Launch New Kursk Offensive

The newspapers report on escalating military tensions with Ukraine launching a new offensive on Russia's Kursk region, where heavy fighting has broken out and three civilians were killed by drone strikes (Lenta, RIA Novosti). EU energy policy features prominently with Bloomberg revealing details of the EU's "roadmap" to completely abandon Russian gas by 2027 (Kommersant, RBC). Internet and mobile communications disruptions are occurring in Moscow, officially due to Victory Day parade rehearsals (Moscow Times, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). In diplomatic news, Putin accepted Modi's invitation to visit India following their phone conversation (NTV, TASS). RT reports Trump claiming that Putin refuses to speak with EU leaders.
11:29
11:56
12:05
12:05
12:14
RIA Novosti

При нападении на наряд ДПС в Махачкале погибли трое полицейских

12:14
12:23
RIA Novosti

"Там была одна ложь". Почему офицер армии США решил помогать Донбассу

12:23

12:24Three Police Officers Killed In Makhachkala Shooting

The newspapers extensively report on a deadly attack on police officers in Makhachkala, Dagestan, where three traffic police officers were killed in a shooting (Interfax, Kommersant, Lenta, NTV, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TASS). Putin's personal work habits and prayer life are discussed in state media (Komsomolskaya Pravda), alongside his comments on the timing of the "special military operation." Economic news highlights Saudi Arabia's decision to significantly increase oil production through OPEC+, impacting Russia's budget (Moscow Times), while Putin claims Moscow's economy now ranks second globally after New York (Vesti).
13:42

14:28Armed Attack On Police Patrol In Makhachkala

The newspapers extensively report on an armed attack on traffic police in Makhachkala, Dagestan, with conflicting details about casualties. Most sources indicate three police officers were killed (Kommersant, Interfax, RBC, RT), while one report mentions only one officer dead and two attackers eliminated (Lenta). The attackers reportedly fled in a stolen police car that was later found (Vesti, RT). Criminal cases have been opened on three charges following the attack (TASS). Video of the confrontation between police and an attacker with a knife has emerged (NTV). Meanwhile, social media discussions about the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe are also reported (Svoboda).
15:02
15:46

17:26Dagestan Attack Death Toll Clarified

The newspapers extensively cover a deadly attack on police in Makhachkala, Dagestan, with updated information indicating two officers were killed (Interfax, Kommersant, NTV, RBC). The head of Dagestan promised severe punishment for those involved (NTV). International news reports US and Israeli strikes on Yemen (Lenta). Domestically, Sevastopol in annexed Crimea has cancelled its Victory Day parade for the third consecutive year (Moscow Times English), while power outages in the Moscow region have led to generator shortages after five days without electricity (Moscow Times). The Kremlin claims neo-Nazism is rising in Europe (RT), while Trump expressed desire to work with Erdogan on ending the Ukraine conflict (Vesti).
18:18
18:27
RIA Novosti

"Это многое": Трамп высоко оценил предложенное Россией перемирие на Украине

18:27
18:27
21:14
RIA Novosti

ВСУ атаковали электроподстанцию в Рыльске

21:14
21:14
21:22
RIA Novosti

ВСУ атаковали электроподстанцию в Рыльске, пострадали двое несовершеннолетних

21:22

21:23Two Teenagers Injured In Ukrainian Attack On Kursk Border Region

The newspapers report extensively on Russia-Ukraine border tensions with Ukrainian forces attacking Rylsk in Kursk region, injuring two teenagers (Izvestia, RIA Novosti) and Ukraine evacuating civilians near the border in preparation for "difficult battles" (Lenta). Multiple sources cover Trump's claim of knowing who sabotaged Nord Stream pipelines (Kommersant, RBC). Moscow's economic achievements are highlighted, with Putin and Mayor Sobyanin discussing the city becoming "world's second economy" and its reconstruction aid to Donetsk and Luhansk (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Other reports include Lithuania allocating nearly €1 billion to mine its borders with Russia and Belarus (Moscow Times) and Trump praising Putin's announced ceasefire (NTV, Vesti).
22:31
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО отразили атаку пяти БПЛА, летевших на Москву

22:31
22:57
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО отразили атаку шести беспилотников, летевших на Москву

22:57
23:05
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО отразили атаку девяти беспилотников, летевших на Москву

23:05
23:23
RIA Novosti

Силы ПВО отразили атаку 16 беспилотников, летевших на Москву

23:23

23:24Moscow Air Defense Intercepts Massive Drone Attack

The newspapers extensively report on a drone attack targeting Moscow, with conflicting numbers on how many UAVs were intercepted. Reports range from 5 (NTV) to 19 (TASS) drones shot down by air defense systems. Mayor Sobyanin confirmed multiple interceptions (Lenta, TASS). Temporary restrictions have been implemented at several Moscow airports including Vnukovo, Domodedovo and Zhukovsky (Izvestia). Ukrainian forces are reportedly attempting mass attacks on multiple Russian regions simultaneously (Vesti). In unrelated news, Filimonov has accused alcohol retail chain owners of "alcohol terrorism" (RBC).