Ukraine drone attack kills one in Russia as Kyiv claims refinery hit
A drone attack on Russia's southern city of Volgograd killed one person and caused a fire in an industrial area, with Ukraine claiming to have struck a nearby refinery.
MOSCOW: A significant drone assault on Russia's southern metropolis of Volgograd resulted in the loss of life and property damage, as per local authorities.
The attack inflicted casualties and sparked a conflagration within an industrial sector, emphasizing Ukraine's continued strikes deep into Russian territory aimed at disrupting its energy infrastructure.
The assault targeted a 24-story residential tower, leading to destruction on balconies and nearby houses' windows.
Volgograd governor Andrey Bocharov confirmed through Telegram that a 48-year-old civilian perished due to shrapnel from the attack.
Additionally, falling debris ignited a fire in the Krasnoarmeysky district, which has since been extinguished.
Volgograd, situated approximately 400 kilometers from the frontline combat zones, serves as an essential industrial hub housing critical gas and petroleum refineries.
This incident signifies Ukraine's strategic efforts to neutralize Russia's economic backbone via persistent drone strikes aimed at its energy sector, though fatalities inflicted directly across the border remain relatively uncommon.
Visuals circulating on social media depict a vast fire engulfing an oil refinery alongside evidence of the residential building damage, showcasing charred exterior marks and broken glass littered throughout a parking lot.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the refinery assault, with their General Staff releasing a statement confirming explosions and subsequent fires within the targeted area.
According to Kyiv's security reports, this year alone, nearly 160 successful strikes have been conducted against Russian oil facilities.
In response, Russia's defense ministry has intercepted and downed approximately 75 Ukrainian drones, predominantly over the Volgograd region.
The ongoing conflict has escalated with both sides targeting critical infrastructure.
Moscow's military operations in Ukraine since 2022 have led to increased aerial assaults on energy installations and rail networks, potentially resulting in a winter of power shortages and heating disruptions for Ukraine.
In recent hostilities overnight, Russia launched 135 drones towards Ukrainian territories, resulting in eight casualties when a drone impacted a residential building within the Dnipropetrovsk region.
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that these strikes aim to dismantle essential infrastructure supporting civilian life and called upon Western allies for further sanctions against Russia.
The attack inflicted casualties and sparked a conflagration within an industrial sector, emphasizing Ukraine's continued strikes deep into Russian territory aimed at disrupting its energy infrastructure.
The assault targeted a 24-story residential tower, leading to destruction on balconies and nearby houses' windows.
Volgograd governor Andrey Bocharov confirmed through Telegram that a 48-year-old civilian perished due to shrapnel from the attack.
Additionally, falling debris ignited a fire in the Krasnoarmeysky district, which has since been extinguished.
Volgograd, situated approximately 400 kilometers from the frontline combat zones, serves as an essential industrial hub housing critical gas and petroleum refineries.
This incident signifies Ukraine's strategic efforts to neutralize Russia's economic backbone via persistent drone strikes aimed at its energy sector, though fatalities inflicted directly across the border remain relatively uncommon.
Visuals circulating on social media depict a vast fire engulfing an oil refinery alongside evidence of the residential building damage, showcasing charred exterior marks and broken glass littered throughout a parking lot.
Ukraine has claimed responsibility for the refinery assault, with their General Staff releasing a statement confirming explosions and subsequent fires within the targeted area.
According to Kyiv's security reports, this year alone, nearly 160 successful strikes have been conducted against Russian oil facilities.
In response, Russia's defense ministry has intercepted and downed approximately 75 Ukrainian drones, predominantly over the Volgograd region.
The ongoing conflict has escalated with both sides targeting critical infrastructure.
Moscow's military operations in Ukraine since 2022 have led to increased aerial assaults on energy installations and rail networks, potentially resulting in a winter of power shortages and heating disruptions for Ukraine.
In recent hostilities overnight, Russia launched 135 drones towards Ukrainian territories, resulting in eight casualties when a drone impacted a residential building within the Dnipropetrovsk region.
President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that these strikes aim to dismantle essential infrastructure supporting civilian life and called upon Western allies for further sanctions against Russia.
