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Fifteen drones attacked a logistics center in Penza early on July 30, according to regional governor Oleg Melnichenko, who said that several UAVs were shot down as they approached the city but that 15 reached the facility. Four people were injured in the attack, the governor said, and a fire broke out across 62,000 square meters of the logistics center.

Coverage Comparison

TASS reported the incident in two separate articles, both quoting Governor Melnichenko. The first article focused on the scale of the attack, citing the governor's Telegram channel, and provided an update on the aftermath, including the number of injured (four) and the evacuation (226 employees). The second article, also from TASS, highlighted that the target was a Wildberries warehouse, with an initial report of one person injured and around 200 employees evacuated. The two reports reflect the governor's evolving statements as more information became available.

Key Claims

  • Fifteen drones attacked a logistics center in Penza, as reported by Governor Melnichenko via TASS.
  • Several UAVs were shot down as they approached the city, but 15 reached the logistics center.
  • Four people were injured, all receiving timely medical attention; no fatalities were reported.
  • A total of 226 facility employees were evacuated to a safe location, according to the governor's later statement. An earlier statement mentioned around 200 employees evacuated.
  • The attack caused a fire that engulfed 62,000 square meters of the logistics center.
  • The governor described the incident as an "enemy attack" and a "terrorist attack" in his statements.