Volgograd was attacked by drones

Fragments of drones fell in the southern industrial zone of Volgograd, where "local fires" broke out, reported Governor Andrey Bocharov. Sources reported that an oil refinery was under attack.

Air defense units are operating in Volgograd, the city was subjected to a massive attack by unmanned aerial vehicles, said the governor of the Volgograd region late last night.

According to the official, after the debris fell, "local fires were recorded at the enterprise in the southern industrial zone of Volgograd, as well as in the adjacent territory."

"At the moment, there are no casualties, and no damage to residential buildings has been recorded," the press service of the regional government quoted Bocharov as saying.

The head of the region did not specify which enterprise caught fire, however, the state news agency TASS earlier reported that the Volgograd oil refinery was under attack.

Residents of Volgograd heard loud explosions for several hours, and a fire broke out in one of the city districts after them, writes "Caution, news." In the area of the oil refinery, "a bright glow is visible," claims ASTRA*, citing local residents.

The drone danger regime in the Volgograd region was declared around 20:00 Moscow time. Restrictions on takeoffs and landings of aircraft were introduced at the airport, causing delays for at least four flights to Moscow and St. Petersburg, notes V1.

"Caucasian Knot" also reported that on the night of October 2, a fire occurred in an apartment building in Volgograd as a result of a drone attack, with one injured person hospitalized.

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