Suspected drone strikes target key industrial sites in Russia's Taganrog

The city came under aerial attack shortly after 3 a.m. MSK. Local authorities initially reported a missile threat before confirming drone activity. Social media also suggested a potential risk of ballistic missile strikes.

"Attention! Drone attack," Kambulova wrote.

"If possible, move to lower floors or basements. Find a spot without windows and sit on the floor."

Videos shared online captured the sound of multiple explosions and what appeared to be gunfire. Local channels and Russian reports suggested the attack may have targeted the Beriev Aviation Scientific-Technical Complex, an aircraft manufacturing facility in Taganrog. Another potential target was the Krasny Hydropres plant in the Voenny Gorodok area, part of the Tactical Missile Armament Corporation.

Earlier that same night, a series of explosions occurred in Bryansk, causing a massive fire at a Transneft oil depot following a drone strike.

Acting Rostov Governor Yuri Slyusar claimed that the attack damaged an industrial facility and dstroyed 14 vehicles parked on-site.