Drones Approach Voronezh Oblast, Danger Across Region

The governor announced a drone attack danger for Voronezh Oblast on Tuesday morning, urging residents to stay calm, avoid windows, and choose the shortest route if they must go outside.

Feb 17, 2026

Air defense systems are deployed in Russian regions to counter drone incursions.
Source:
Mikhail Ognev / FONTANKA.RU

A drone attack (UAV) danger was declared in Voronezh Oblast on Tuesday, 27 January, at 06:15 — this was announced by Governor Alexander Gusev. Residents are asked to remain calm and trust only official information from authorities and the Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM), as air defense forces are ready to repel aerial targets. Do not neglect safety precautions. While at home, stay away from windows. If you need to go outside, choose the shortest route to your destination, and if sirens are activated, take shelter in the nearest building, underground passage, or parking garage.

Earlier Voronezh1.ru reported that a second woman who was wounded in the Ukrainian Armed Forces« attack on Voronezh on 10 January has died in hospital. Doctors fought for her life for more than two weeks.

Update. According to the Ministry of Defense, on the night of 27 January, 19 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones were destroyed over five regions of Russia:

— 9 UAVs — over Kursk Oblast;

— 5 UAVs — over Krasnodar Krai;

— 3 UAVs — over the waters of the Sea of Azov;

— one UAV each — over Oryol and Belgorod Oblasts.