One killed, two injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Volgograd region, governor says
A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia's Volgograd region resulted in one death and two injuries, according to local governor Andrey Bocharov. The attack also caused fires at a chemical plant and energy facilities, which have since been extinguished. Additionally, a separate drone attack in the Yaroslavl region led to fires at fuel storage facilities, with firefighting efforts ongoing.
- ▪One person was killed and two injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Volgograd region.
- ▪Fires at a chemical plant and energy facilities were put out after the attack.
- ▪Russia's defense ministry reported that 208 drones were downed overnight, with over 80 in the Rostov region.
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One killed, two injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Volgograd region, governor saysSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxPublished May 29, 2026, 01:29 PMUpdated May 29, 2026, 01:29 PMMay 29 - One person was killed and two injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Volgograd region, governor Andrey Bocharov said on Friday.Fires at a chemical plant and energy facilities were put out after the attack, he added.Fuel storage facilities also caught fire following a Ukraine drone attack in Russia's Yaroslavl region, northeast of Moscow, Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said on Telegram, adding that work to extinguish the fire were ongoing.Overall, Russia downed 208 drones overnight, Interfax said, citing the defense ministry.
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