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Ukrainian drone attack kills three in Russia's Ryazan, hits residences, industry

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Posted on May 15, 2026

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· Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Ukrainian Drone Strike Kills Three, Hits Residences and Industry in Ryazan

Details of the Ryazan Drone Attack

Casualties and Injuries

May 15 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian drone attack killed three people in the central Russian city of Ryazan, damaged high-rise apartment buildings and hit an industrial enterprise, Regional Governor Pavel Malkov said early on Friday.

"To our great regret, three people have been killed and 12 injured, including children," Malkov wrote on the Telegram messaging app.

Damage to Infrastructure

Residential Buildings

Malkov said the drones damaged two high-rise apartment blocks. He said debris from falling drones also fell on the territory of an industrial site, which he did not identify.

Eyewitness Accounts

The unofficial Telegram site Mash showed pictures of smoke rising from a high-rise building and said one of the entrances to the building was blocked, preventing residents from leaving.

Other unofficial sites showed several apartments ablaze.

Industrial Site

Ryazan, located some 200 km (120 miles) southeast of Moscow, is the site of a large oil refinery.

Sources and Reporting

(Reporting by Reuters; Editing by Jacqueline Wong)

Key Takeaways

  • Three killed and 12—including children—injured in Ryazan after drones struck residential high‑rises and an industrial site, per Governor Pavel Malkov (apnews.com)
  • Ryazan hosts one of Russia's largest oil refineries operated by Rosneft, a frequent target of Ukrainian drone attacks since 2024, raising the possibility that the industrial site hit may be linked (en.wikipedia.org)
  • This latest attack continues a strategic shift by Kyiv toward striking farther into Russian territory, targeting energy infrastructure to disrupt supply chains and state revenue (lemonde.fr)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many people were killed in the Ryazan drone attack?
Three people were killed in the Ukrainian drone attack in Ryazan, Russia.
What damage did the drone attack cause in Ryazan?
The drone attack damaged two high-rise apartment buildings and hit an industrial enterprise in Ryazan.
Were children among the injured in the Ryazan attack?
Yes, children were among the twelve people injured in the attack.
Where is Ryazan located?
Ryazan is a city in central Russia, approximately 200 km southeast of Moscow.
Was the industrial site identified in reports about the attack?
The industrial enterprise damaged by the drone attack in Ryazan was not identified in the official reports.

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