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Drone Strikes Across Southern Russia Leave Civilians Hurt as Air Defenses Intercept Mass Attacks

Officials warn critical infrastructure remains at risk after repeated attacks on the Belgorod dam.

Overview

  • Regional authorities in Belgorod said three civilians were injured, including two 15‑year‑old brothers with suspected barotrauma after an FPV detonation that also damaged homes and vehicles.
  • The Belgorod governor reported that partial water release from the reservoir continues more than a week after repeated strikes on the dam.
  • Volgograd’s governor said air defenses repelled a mass UAV attack on energy facilities with no reported casualties or damage.
  • Rostov region officials reported two people injured and several homes and a car damaged in the Miasnikovsky district, while Voronezh authorities said UAV debris lightly damaged an administrative building with no injuries.
  • Russian sources reported strikes on Ukrainian military sites in Chernihiv, Sumy, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia regions, and the Defense Ministry released footage of Ukrainian servicemen who surrendered near Kupyansk.