Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on December 19, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
A Ukrainian attack damaged a civilian facility in Oryol, Russia. Governor Klychkov reported no casualties, and 94 Ukrainian drones were downed.
MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) - A civilian infrastructure facility in the Russian city of Oryol was damaged in a Ukrainian attack, governor Andrey Klychkov wrote on the Telegram messaging app.
There are no initial reports of casualties, he added.
The Russian Defence Ministry said that 94 Ukrainian drones had been downed over Russian regions overnight.
(Reporting by Reuters; editing by Guy Faulconbridge)
Civilian infrastructure refers to the basic physical systems and facilities that support a country's economy and society, including transportation, communication, water supply, and energy systems.
A drone is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can be remotely controlled or autonomously flown, often used for surveillance, reconnaissance, and military operations.
Economic growth refers to an increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period, typically measured by the rise in gross domestic product (GDP).
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