Aug 10, 04:52 AM

Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills One, Damages Saratov Industrial Site

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia’s southern Saratov region overnight killed one person, damaged several apartments and struck an industrial facility, regional governor Roman Busargin said on Telegram. Residents of the affected apartment block received on-site medical aid, while one individual was hospitalised before succumbing to injuries, according to the governor. Russia’s defence ministry said its air-defence units shot down 121 Ukrainian drones across several regions during the night, including eight over Saratov. Debris from the intercepted drones caused most of the damage reported by local authorities. Social-media footage verified by Reuters showed thick black smoke rising from an industrial zone in Saratov. Ukrainian and Russian media outlets suggested the target may have been the Rosneft-owned oil refinery, which had previously suspended operations after earlier strikes; officials have not confirmed the facility’s identity. Russia’s civil aviation agency Rosaviatsia temporarily suspended flights to and from Saratov for roughly two hours to ensure air safety, resuming operations later on Sunday. Kyiv maintains that cross-border drone strikes are aimed at degrading infrastructure supporting Moscow’s war effort, while Moscow accuses Ukraine of endangering civilians.

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Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills One, Damages Saratov Industrial Site

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