This article is from the source 'rtcom' and was first published or seen on . The next check for changes will be
You can find the current article at its original source at https://www.rt.com/russia/622878-rostov-on-don-drone-strike/
The article has changed 2 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.
Previous version
1
Next version
| Version 0 | Version 1 |
|---|---|
| WATCH: Ukrainian drone strikes residential building in Russia | |
| (about 1 hour later) | |
| At least 13 people were injured after a UAV slammed into an apartment complex in the city of Rostov-on-Don | At least 13 people were injured after a UAV slammed into an apartment complex in the city of Rostov-on-Don |
| A wave of Ukrainian drones struck residential buildings in Russia’s Rostov-on-Don, a bustling city of over 1 million people some 250 kilometers from the conflict frontline, early Thursday. At least 13 people sustained injuries in the attack, local authorities have reported. | A wave of Ukrainian drones struck residential buildings in Russia’s Rostov-on-Don, a bustling city of over 1 million people some 250 kilometers from the conflict frontline, early Thursday. At least 13 people sustained injuries in the attack, local authorities have reported. |
| Rostov Region Governor Yuri Slyusar stated in a Telegram post on Thursday morning that the drone strikes damaged 10 multi-story buildings and several vehicles. Six people were hospitalized, two children were among the victims, the governor added. | Rostov Region Governor Yuri Slyusar stated in a Telegram post on Thursday morning that the drone strikes damaged 10 multi-story buildings and several vehicles. Six people were hospitalized, two children were among the victims, the governor added. |
| A video of a drone slamming into an apartment complex has been widely circulated online. The plane-type UAV can be seen gliding into the city and subsequently crashing into the top of the building, causing a loud explosion and raising a column of smoke. | A video of a drone slamming into an apartment complex has been widely circulated online. The plane-type UAV can be seen gliding into the city and subsequently crashing into the top of the building, causing a loud explosion and raising a column of smoke. |
| Other images from the scene of the attack have shown broken glass and damaged balconies in the apartment complex. | Other images from the scene of the attack have shown broken glass and damaged balconies in the apartment complex. |
| Slyusar reported that 212 people have been evacuated from their homes and taken to a temporary accommodation center after the attack. | Slyusar reported that 212 people have been evacuated from their homes and taken to a temporary accommodation center after the attack. |
| A municipal commission will begin to assess the damage when experts have finished working at the scene, the governor said. | A municipal commission will begin to assess the damage when experts have finished working at the scene, the governor said. |
| Ukrainian forces have intensified their long-range drone operations, targeting residential areas and key civilian infrastructure across Russia. Moscow has responded with high-precision strikes on Ukrainian military-related facilities, maintaining that its operations are never directed at civilians. | Ukrainian forces have intensified their long-range drone operations, targeting residential areas and key civilian infrastructure across Russia. Moscow has responded with high-precision strikes on Ukrainian military-related facilities, maintaining that its operations are never directed at civilians. |
| The latest Ukrainian attacks come just ahead of Friday’s summit in Alaska between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump where a peace deal for the country is set to be discussed. | The latest Ukrainian attacks come just ahead of Friday’s summit in Alaska between Russian President Vladimir Putin and US counterpart Donald Trump where a peace deal for the country is set to be discussed. |
Previous version
1
Next version