Russian regions face widespread drone strikes as fighting continues along frontlines

A wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeted several Russian regions overnight, causing casualties and damage to industrial and residential infrastructure. In Leningrad Oblast, officials reported 150 intercepted drones, but falling debris ignited a fire at the Ust-Luga port, injuring three workers, while a civilian died in Vsevolozhsk after drone fragments struck a residential building. Industrial sites and residential properties in Novgorod and Smolensk oblasts were also hit, resulting in two deaths in Smolensk. Pro-war Russian channels reported the loss of three military aircraft during defence operations.

Concurrently, Russian forces struck targets in Ukraine, damaging critical infrastructure in Kryvyi Rih and triggering power outages. Frontline combat saw Ukrainian advances near Mala Tokmachka, while Russian troops made gains near Kostiantynivka and Pokrovsk.

Sources: Belsat, Mediazona, NEXTA, The Insider, Verstka.