Drones attack cities in Rostov Oblast

Overnight drone attacks on several cities in Rostov Oblast left a truck driver injured in Bataysk, Governor Yuri Slyusar said.
Apr 29, 2026
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A truck driver injured by falling drone debris in Bataysk
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Alexander Oshchepkov / NGS.RU

Several populated areas of Rostov Oblast were attacked by unmanned aerial vehicles on the night of 5 February. According to regional head Yuri Slyusar, strikes hit Rostov-on-Don, Taganrog, Bataysk, Novoshakhtinsk, and the Azov district.
In his Telegram channel, the governor provided details: «Unfortunately, there were consequences. In Bataysk, a man — a truck driver — was injured by falling drone debris. The victim was hospitalized in moderate condition. According to preliminary medical assessments, his life is not in danger. In total, five cars parked at an agricultural enterprise and a warehouse building were damaged in Bataysk. No fires broke out.»
Slyusar also clarified that in Novoshakhtinsk, the facade and window panes of a private house were damaged. The family of four living there does not need to be evacuated.
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