Drone hits energy substation in Lipetsk Oblast, Russian official says
The drone hit "the territory of an electrical substation in the Stanovlyansky municipal district," Lipetsk Oblast Governor Igor Artamonov said on July 15.
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Drone attack caused fire at oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast, governor claims
Ukrainian drones attacked an oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast, causing a large fire overnight on July 13, Governor Vasily Golubev claimed. The Ukrainian military has not commented on the reports.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 7, injure 43 over past day
Ukrainian air defenses shot down all five Kh-101 cruise missiles targeting Starokostiantyniv in Khmelnytskyi Oblast, as well as 11 of the 19 Shahed-type drones launched overnight, the Air Force said.
Russian attacks kill 6, injure 16 over past day
Ukrainian air defense shot down 14 out of the 20 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on July 10, Air Force Commander Mykola Oleshchuk reported.
Drone attacks caused fire at substations, oil depot in 2 Russian regions, governors claim
According to the Russian Defense Ministry, Russian air defense shot down three drones over Belgorod Oblast, two over Voronezh Oblast, five over Astrakhan Oblast, seven over Kursk Oblast, and 21 over Rostov Oblast.
SBU behind drone attack on Russia's Krasnodar Krai oil depots, source says
Drone attacks were reported in Russia's Krasnodar Krai region overnight on July 6, causing large fires at two oil depots.
Moscow to use barrage balloons to repel Ukrainian drone attacks
A Russian aerospace firm, First Airship, has developed a ballon prototype and started testing it, according to The Telegraph.
Ukrainian drones attack large ammunition depot in Voronezh Oblast, source says
A law enforcement source told the Kyiv Independent that Ukrainian drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine struck a large ammunition depot in the village of Sergeevka in Voronezh Oblast.
Ukraine downs 24 of 27 Russian drones overnight, Air Force reports
During the overnights attacks, a Russian drone stuck energy infrastructure in Sumy Oblast, leaving several communities in the region without power, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Russian drones damage energy infrastructure in Sumy Oblast
A Russian drone attack overnight on July 6 caused damage to energy infrastructure in Sumy Oblast, leaving several communities in the region without power, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Drone attack on Belgorod Oblast damages buildings, industrial facility, Russian governor claims
Drone attacks against the town of Shebekino in Russia's Belgorod Oblast overnight on July 6 damaged multiple buildings, vehicles, and an industrial facility, while injuring one person, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed.
Russia claims civilian casualties in drone strike on Krasnodar Krai, Kyiv has not commented on allegations
Ukraine has not commented on the allegations, and the claims could not be independently verified.
Drone attack in Rostov causes fire
Russian air defense reportedly shot 10 drones over Rostov Oblast, causing a large fire, Governor Vasily Golubev reported on July 5.
Ukrainian drone hits gunpowder plant in Russia, source says
Ukrainian "kamikaze" drones operated by Ukraine's military intelligence attacked a gunpowder plant in the town of Kotovsk in Russia's Tambov Oblast, a military intelligence source told the Kyiv Independent.
Russia claims 36 Ukrainian drones downed overnight in 6 regions
Moscow's defense ministry on June 30 claimed to have destroyed 36 Ukrainian drones overnight that targeted several regions in the southwest of Russia.
Russian attacks on Kherson Oblast kill 1 person, injure 2
On June 29, Russian forces attacked Kherson Oblast, killing one resident and injuring two, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said.
Air Force: Ukraine downs all 10 Russian drones launched overnight
Mobile fire groups of the Ukrainian Air Force were involved in repelling the air attacks. The drones were shot down over Mykolaiv, Kherson, Dnipropetrovsk, Kirovohrad, Cherkasy, and Vinnytsia oblasts, the Air Force said.
Ukraine war latest: Kremlin claims 'provocations' from US drones over Black Sea, prepares potential response
Key updates on June 28: * Kremlin claims 'provocations' from US drones over Black Sea, prepares potential response * Drone hits oil depot in Tambov Oblast, Russian official says * Russia hits nine-story residential building in downtown Dnipro, killing at least 1, injuring 5 * Another Russian Su-25 downed, Ukraine's National Guard claims * Finland
Drone hits oil depot in Tambov Oblast, Russian official says
The drone hit the facility at 4:35 a.m. local time and caused a small fire, according to Governor Maksym Yegorov.
Russian chemical plant reportedly targeted by drone attack
Russia's Defense Ministry confirmed on June 27 that Tver Oblast came under drone attack overnight, hours after Russian Telegram channels claimed a major chemical research plant in the region had been targeted.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 28 of 29 Russian aerial targets overnight
Ukrainian air defense shot down all of the 23 Shahed-type attack drones and five of the six missiles launched by Russia overnight on June 27, the Air Force reported.
Russian drone attack on Kherson injures 5, including children
Russian forces attacked the city of Kherson on June 26, injuring five people, including two children, Governor Oleksandr Prokudin said.
'Massive' drone attack on Belgorod Oblast damages buildings, gas line, Russian governor claims
Drone attacks against the Russian city of Belgorod and settlements in Belgorod Oblast on June 24 damaged multiple buildings, vehicles, and a gas supply line, while injuring three people, Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov claimed.
Russia attacks 10 communities in Sumy Oblast
Russian forces attacked 10 communities in Ukraine's northeastern Sumy Oblast in 30 separate attacks on June 22, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration reported.
Satellite image shows significant destruction of oil depot in southern Russia following Ukrainian drone strike
A satellite image obtained by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) shows three of the six fuel tanks burned down after a Ukrainian drone strike on an oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast.
Fire at oil depot in Russia's Rostov Oblast extinguished, governor says
The fire at an oil depot in the town of Azov in Russia's Rostov Oblast has been extinguished, Rostov Oblast Governor Vasyl Golubev claimed on June 21.
Updated: Ukraine attacks 4 refineries, Shahed drone storage sites in Russia, military says
Ukrainian drones attacked four oil refineries in Russia's Krasnodar Krai and Astrakhan Oblast as well as the sites where Russian Shahed-type drones are stored overnight on June 21, Ukraine's General Staff reported.
Russia claims more than 100 drones used in attack on Crimea, Krasnodar Krai
Russia's Defense Ministry said that 70 drones had been shot down over occupied Crimea, 43 over Krasnodar Krai, and one over Volgograd Oblast. Another six naval drones were reportedly destroyed in the northwestern area of the Black Sea, the ministry said.
Updated: SBU behind attacks on Russian oil refineries, military airfield, source says
A source in security and defense forces confirmed for the Kyiv Independent that drones operated by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) targeted the 167th training center at the Yeysk military airfield, where Shahed drones were stored.
Russia's drone attack damages energy infrastructure in 4 oblasts, injures civilians
Russian drone attacks in the early hours of June 20 damaged energy infrastructure in Vinnytsia, Kyiv, Dnipropetrovsk, and Donetsk oblasts, reported state-owned energy operator Ukrenergo.
Russian attacks against Ukraine kill 1, injure 9 over past day
Russia launched Shahed-type drones toward the western city of Lviv overnight on June 19. While the authorities reported that all five drones were shot down, the debris reportedly injured two men aged 47 and 70 in the village of Malekhiv on Lviv's northern outskirts.
Air Force: Ukraine downs 19 of 21 Russian drones overnight
Ukrainian air defense shot down 19 of the 21 Shahed-type attack drones launched by Russia overnight on June 19, Ukraine's Air Force reported.
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