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One person killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russian apartment building, governor says

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Posted on June 14, 2026

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· Last updated: June 14, 2026

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One Person Killed in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russian Apartment Building

Details of the Drone Attack in Oryol

Incident Overview

MOSCOW, June 14 (Reuters) - One person was killed and nine more were injured on Sunday after Ukrainian drones hit an apartment building in the Russian city of Oryol, south of Moscow, the regional governor said.

Damage to the Apartment Building

Photographs published by Oryol Regional Governor Andrei Klychkov showed blown-out and blackened windows of several stories of a high-rise apartment building in the city of some 300,000.

Response from Authorities

Klychkov said the situation was under the control of emergency services and law enforcement, and cleanup operations were ongoing.

Reporting Credits

(Reporting by Lucy Papachristou;Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)

Key Takeaways

  • One person was killed, nine others wounded in the overnight drone attack on a residential building in Oryol, as confirmed by Governor Andrei Klychkov and reported by Reuters and AP.
  • The incident occurred amid a broader surge in Ukrainian drone operations targeting deep Russian infrastructure—including residential areas and oil facilities—to undermine Moscow’s war-funding capacity.
  • Oryol, located about 300 km south of Moscow with a population around 300,000, has been repeatedly targeted in the conflict—with prior strikes affecting fuel depots and energy infrastructure, though often without casualties.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the Ukrainian drone attack in Oryol?
A Ukrainian drone strike hit an apartment building in Oryol, Russia, killing one person and injuring nine others.
Where did the drone attack in Russia take place?
The drone attack occurred in the city of Oryol, south of Moscow, Russia.
How many people were affected by the drone strike in Oryol?
One person was killed and nine others were injured in the attack.
Who reported the details about the drone attack in Oryol?
Oryol Regional Governor Andrei Klychkov reported the details of the incident.
What is the current situation in Oryol after the drone attack?
Emergency services and law enforcement have the situation under control, and cleanup operations are ongoing.

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