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One Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia's Taganrog, Governor Says
A drone attack on the southern Russian city of Taganrog killed one man and injured four others, including a foreign national, according to the regional governor. Local residents were evacuated after debris fell and caused fires.
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One Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia's Taganrog, Governor Says
A drone attack on the southern Russian city of Taganrog killed one man and injured four others, including a foreign national, according to the regional governor. The attack also caused fires and damage, prompting the evacuation of local residents.
Details from the Governor
Rostov Region Governor Yury Slyusar reported the incident on Telegram, stating that a drone strike on Taganrog resulted in one fatality and injuries to four people. Among the injured were three residents of Taganrog and one foreign national, according to Slyusar. The governor said that three of the injured are in grave condition.
Slyusar also said that a bulk carrier sailing under a foreign flag was damaged by falling debris from a drone interception. The attack triggered fires, and local residents were evacuated from the area where debris came down. The governor did not specify the extent of the damage or the number of people evacuated.
Context and Verification
The reports are based solely on statements from Governor Slyusar, as relayed by the Russian state news agency TASS. Independent verification of the incident was not immediately available. Ukrainian authorities have not commented on the reported attack.
Taganrog is a port city in southwestern Russia, near the border with Ukraine. The region has been a frequent target of drone attacks during the ongoing conflict. The claims about the attack and its aftermath could not be independently confirmed at the time of reporting.
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ClaimA drone attack occurred on the city of Taganrog in Russia's southern Rostov Region.