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One killed, two injured in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Volgograd region, governor says

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Posted on May 29, 2026

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· Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills One, Injures Two in Russia’s Volgograd Region

Details of the Drone Attacks and Their Impact

Casualties and Immediate Aftermath in Volgograd

May 29 (Reuters) - One person was killed and two injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Volgograd region, governor Andrey Bocharov said on Friday.

Fires at Key Facilities

Fires at a chemical plant and energy facilities were put out after the attack, he added.

Additional Drone Strikes in Yaroslavl Region

Fuel Storage Facilities Targeted

Fuel storage facilities also caught fire following a Ukraine drone attack in Russia's Yaroslavl region, northeast of Moscow, Governor Mikhail Yevrayev said on Telegram, adding that work to extinguish the fire were ongoing.

Overall Drone Activity Across Russia

Number of Drones Downed

Overall, Russia downed 208 drones overnight, Interfax said, citing the defense ministry. Of those, over 80 were shot down in Russia's southern Rostov region, local authorities said.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Jekaterīna Golubkova in Tokyo; Editing by Himani Sarkar/Guy Faulconbridge)

Key Takeaways

  • One killed and two injured in Volgograd drone attack; fires hit chemical plant and energy facilities, now extinguished.
  • In Yaroslavl region, fuel storage caught fire and firefighting efforts are ongoing.
  • Russian Defense Ministry reported over 200 drones downed overnight, with 80+ shot over Rostov region.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in Russia's Volgograd region?
A Ukrainian drone attack killed one person and injured two, causing fires at a chemical plant and energy facilities.
Were there other drone attacks in Russia?
Yes, a drone attack also targeted fuel storage facilities in Russia's Yaroslavl region, resulting in ongoing fire extinguishing efforts.
How many drones were downed overnight across Russia?
Russia downed 208 drones overnight, with over 80 shot down in the Rostov region.
Who provided information about the Volgograd attack?
The information was reported by Volgograd governor Andrey Bocharov.

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