Ukraine Drone Strike Sparks Fire at Russian Munitions Depot

An overnight Ukrainian drone attack set a Russian munitions depot ablaze in the Voronezh region, near the two countries’ shared border. Several drones were detected and destroyed overnight by air defense systems above the Voronezh region, said regional governor Alexander Gusev. The falling debris set off a fire in a depot in the Podgorensky district, about 80 kilometers (50 miles) from the Ukrainian border. Rescue teams were at the scene, with local people living near the depot being evacuated. A Ukrainian defense source confirmed its drones hit the munitions factory in the overnight attack, targeting surface-to-surface and surface-to-air missiles, tanks and artillery shells, and boxes of ammunition. Both Russia and Ukraine have used drones extensively since Russia launched its military offensive in February 2022, with Ukraine targeting Russian territory this year, including energy sites and towns and villages just across the border.