Russian Telegram channels reported a drone attack on Orel late Saturday night. According to these reports, the drones targeted an oil depot in the region.
Videos shared online capture the sounds of aircraft and at least one explosion near an industrial facility. Some channels also described smoke and fire in the area of the alleged strike.
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The governor of the Orel region, Andrei Klychkov, confirmed that the UAV attack caused a fuel fire at the infrastructure facility. Additionally, Klychkov stated that shrapnel from downed drones damaged the windows of several private houses. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported.