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Posted on February 11, 2026
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A drone attack in Volgograd, Russia, caused a fire at an industrial site. The local governor reported damage to infrastructure but no casualties.
MOSCOW, Feb 11 (Reuters) - An overnight drone attack sparked a fire on the territory of an industrial facility in Russia's southern region of Volgograd, the regional governor said on Wednesday.
"Air defence units of the Russian Ministry of Defence are repelling a massive terrorist attack by unmanned aerial vehicles on energy and civilian infrastructure facilities in the Volgograd region," the governor, Andrei Bocharov, said on Telegram.
The attack caused damage to an apartment in a residential building, drone debris also fell on the territory of a kindergarten, he said.
There were no immediate reports of casualties.
(Reporting by Reuters, writing by Ksenia Orlova, editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
A drone attack refers to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to carry out strikes, often targeting specific locations or infrastructure, which can lead to damage or destruction.
Air defense is a military strategy and system designed to protect a specific area or asset from aerial threats, including aircraft and missiles, using various technologies and tactics.
Infrastructure damage refers to harm inflicted on essential facilities and systems, such as roads, bridges, utilities, and buildings, which can disrupt services and impact communities.
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