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Posted on December 13, 2025
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Two people were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on Saratov, Russia. The attack targeted a residential building, with more drones reportedly downed by Russia's Defence Ministry.
MOSCOW, Dec 13 (Reuters) - Two people were killed overnight in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian city of Saratov, regional governor Roman Busargin said on Saturday.
In a statement on Telegram, Busargin said that the two people had been killed, along with an unspecified number of injured, in an attack on a residential building in the city.
Saratov, which is located on the Volga river around 625 km (388 miles) from the Ukrainian border, has come under repeated attack in recent years by drones targeting its local oil refinery and a major nearby airbase.
Separately, Russia's Defence Ministry said it downed 41 drones overnight, 28 of which were over the Saratov region.
(Reporting by Reuters; Writing by Felix Light; Editing by Christian Schmollinger)
A drone strike is an attack carried out by an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is remotely controlled. These strikes are often used in military operations to target specific locations or individuals.
A residential building is a structure designed for people to live in. This includes houses, apartments, and condominiums, providing shelter and living space for individuals or families.
A regional governor is an official who governs a specific region or state within a country. They are responsible for local administration, governance, and implementing regional policies.
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