Russia claims nuclear plant targeted during massive Ukrainian drone attack
Russia’s air defences reportedly destroyed drones over nine regions, including 11 over Smolensk, which sits on the border with Belarus. Nearly half were hit over Kursk, where Ukrainian troops have occupied several villages for months following an incursion.
Drones ignite fires at Russian nuclear and oil sites
On the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, during a massive drone attack on Russia, drones targeted a "nuclear energy facility" in Smolensk and a refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod region. A huge fire broke out.
Russia burns as ferocious Ukrainian drone attacks target 'nuclear facility'
Drone strikes were reported across multiple Russian regions, including Nizhny Novgorod, Smolensk, Tver, and Bryansk, igniting fires and triggering air defence responses. While there were no reported casualties, an oil refinery in the city of Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod, suffered significant damage.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russia's Smolensk and Intercepted UAV Near Nuclear Plant
Ukrainian drone strikes hit Smolensk and other regions, with one UAV intercepted near a nuclear plant, raising tensions in the ongoing conflict.- Watch Video on English Oneindia
Russia reports massive drone attack, with nuclear facility and more under strike
Russia is under a large-scale attack by strike drones. The infrastructure in the Smolensk and Tver regions is under attack, according to the Governor of the Smolensk region Vasily Anokhin, and the Telegram channel Pul69.
Russia-Ukraine conflict escalates: Deadly drone strikes hit nuclear plant and refinery
In a significant escalation of cross-border warfare, Ukraine launched its largest drone offensive yet into Russian territory, resulting in the tragic deaths of a mother and toddler, while successfully targeting strategic installations including an oil refinery and nuclear facility.
Ukraine mounts big drone attack, says it hit Russian refinery
Ukraine said on Wednesday it had struck a big Russian oil refinery in an overnight drone attack, and a Russian official said an attempted Ukrainian drone strike on a nuclear power plant had been thwarted.
Ukrainian drone strike hits second Russian oil refinery in a week
Ukraine says its forces successfully hit an oil refinery in the Russian town of Kstovo, around 800 kilometres (500 miles) from the front lines in eastern Ukraine. Four drones hit a Lukoil company depot,
Ukraine’s Biggest Drone Attack Yet! Russia’s Oil & Power Plants Hit
Ukraine has launched one of its biggest drone attacks yet, targeting Russia’s power plants and oil facilities overnight. :rocket: Over 100 drones swarmed across western Russia, with one even heading for the Smolensk nuclear power plant before being shot down.
Russian oil facility on fire after Ukraine drone strike
Russian petrochemicals giant Sibur said it had temporarily suspended operations at its plant in Kstovo, in the Nizhny Novgorod region, on Wednesday morning (January 29) after debris from a Ukrainian drone sparked a fire overnight.
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Explosions Rock Russian Nuclear Aviation Plant After Massive Drone Raid
The drone barrage is reported to have targeted the Kazan Aviation Plant, which the European Union sanctioned in 2023.
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