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"Drone Attacks Rock Russian City Voronezh, Injuring Children and Prompting State of Emergency"
international-conflict2 years ago

"Drone Attacks Rock Russian City Voronezh, Injuring Children and Prompting State of Emergency"

Multiple drone attacks targeted the Russian city of Voronezh, with reports of at least 16 blasts overnight, causing damage to buildings and injuring a 10-year-old girl. The attacks were reportedly aimed at the Baltimore airfield, part of Russia's 6th Air and Air Defence Forces Army, and were described by Moscow as a "terrorist" Ukrainian drone attack. Russia has accused Ukraine of increasing drone attacks on its territory, while Ukraine often does not claim direct responsibility for them. The escalating drone warfare comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries, with Russia increasing its aerial bombardment of cities in Ukraine.

"Child Injured, Apartments Damaged in Voronezh Drone Strikes"
international-news2 years ago

"Child Injured, Apartments Damaged in Voronezh Drone Strikes"

Overnight drone strikes in the Russian city of Voronezh injured a young girl and damaged dozens of apartments, with 35 apartments affected and windows blown out in four other homes. The Russian Defense Ministry reported shooting down or intercepting eight Ukrainian drones over the Voronezh region and four others in the neighboring Belgorod region. The 10-year-old girl received medical treatment for wounds to her arm, leg, and neck, while the neighboring Belgorod region has also faced a growing number of cross-border drone and missile strikes in recent weeks.

"Voronezh City Declares State of Emergency After Ukraine Drone Attack"
international-conflict2 years ago

"Voronezh City Declares State of Emergency After Ukraine Drone Attack"

A state of emergency was declared in Voronezh, Russia, after a Ukrainian drone attack injured a 6-year-old boy and a young girl. Russia's defense ministry reported that several drones were destroyed or intercepted over the Voronezh and Belgorod regions. The city's mayor declared a state of emergency to address the attack's impact, and there were reports of blasts near a Russian air base. No immediate comment was available from Ukraine.

"Russia's Errant Missiles Hit Own Territory Amidst Ongoing Ukraine Conflict"
world-news2 years ago

"Russia's Errant Missiles Hit Own Territory Amidst Ongoing Ukraine Conflict"

A Russian warplane accidentally bombed its own village in the Voronezh region during an assault on Ukraine, causing damage to buildings but reportedly no casualties. The incident occurred as Russia continues to launch heavy missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, including the largest barrage since the war began, resulting in civilian casualties and injuries. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy vows that Russia will be held accountable, while defense systems are credited with saving lives. An investigation into the friendly-fire incident is ongoing.

"Russia's Errant Missiles: Strikes on Ukraine and Accidental Bombing of Own Village"
world-news2 years ago

"Russia's Errant Missiles: Strikes on Ukraine and Accidental Bombing of Own Village"

A Russian warplane accidentally dropped bombs on the village of Petropavlovka in Russia's Voronezh region during an emergency release, damaging at least six buildings but causing no casualties. Meanwhile, Russia continues its heavy missile attacks on Ukrainian cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv, with President Zelenskyy reporting civilian casualties and the interception of many missiles by defense systems. An investigation into the accidental bombing is underway, and local authorities are addressing compensation and reconstruction.

"Russia's Errant Missile Strikes Own Village Amidst Ongoing Attacks on Ukraine"
world-news2 years ago

"Russia's Errant Missile Strikes Own Village Amidst Ongoing Attacks on Ukraine"

A Russian warplane accidentally released its munitions over the village of Petropavlovka in the Voronezh region, causing an explosion that damaged buildings but resulted in no casualties. An investigation is underway, and affected residents are being moved to temporary housing with promises of compensation and new housing construction. This incident occurred as Russia conducted missile attacks against Ukrainian cities.

Russian Su-34 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise, Pilots Survive
military2 years ago

Russian Su-34 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training Exercise, Pilots Survive

A Russian Su-34 fighter jet crashed in the Voronezh region during a scheduled training flight, with the two crew members safely ejecting from the aircraft. The cause of the crash is suspected to be a technical malfunction, possibly related to landing gear issues. This incident follows previous crashes involving Su-34 jets, highlighting concerns over Russia's aircraft losses during the Ukraine conflict.

Oil depot fire and F-16 training updates in Russia and Ukraine.
breaking-news2 years ago

Oil depot fire and F-16 training updates in Russia and Ukraine.

Footage on social media appears to show a fire at an oil depot in Voronezh, Russia. Emergency services are working to put out the fire, with over 100 firefighters and 30 units of equipment on site. Reports suggest that Wagner fighters have taken control of military facilities in the city, but this has not been independently confirmed. The Ukrainian newspaper Kyiv Post reported that the Russian air force had struck a fuel depot amid the armed uprising by the Wagner group.