Ukrainian drone strikes target Rostov-on-Don and Crimean Bridge overnight

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Posted Jul 27, 2026, 05:00 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-27-0500
Ukrainian drone strikes target Rostov-on-Don and Crimean Bridge overnight
Photo: Rzeczpospolita

Ukrainian drone strikes overnight left two dead and five injured in Rostov-on-Don while temporarily halting traffic on the Crimean Bridge.

Ukrainian drone strikes targeted southern Russia and Russian-controlled Crimea overnight, causing casualties and temporary transport disruptions. According to Rostov region governor Yury Slyusar, an aerial attack on Rostov-on-Don killed a married couple and wounded five other individuals, leaving two in serious condition. Four of the injured were hospitalized following the strike.

In addition to the casualties reported in Rostov-on-Don, traffic across the strategic Crimean Bridge was temporarily halted during the drone activity. Ukrainian forces continue to deploy unmanned aerial systems targeting infrastructure and military logistics in regions bordering Ukraine.

Sources: Rzeczpospolita

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