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Russia grounds flights in four oblasts

The Russian Federal Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended all flights in and out of Kaluga, Nizhny Novgorod, Saratov, and Tambov airports to “ensure flight safety” amid the threat of drone attacks, the Astra Telegram channel reported early on May 27.

27 May 2025, 09:39 AM

Seven Russian airports halt operations amid widespread drone strikes

Seven Russian cities temporarily shut down their airports on Feb. 15, activating the "Kovikovyor or" emergency plan, as authorities in four regions reported drone attacks.

15 February 2025, 10:15 AM

Russian airports halt operations in three cities amid drone threats

Kazan, Sochi, and Astrakhan airports temporarily suspended all flights, Russian media outlet Astra wrote, citing Rosaviatsiya representative Artem Korenyako on Dec. 27.

27 December 2024, 09:00 AM

Massive fire at Russian oil refinery in Kaluga - video

An oil refinery in the Russian administrative center of Kaluga caught fire during an overnight drone attack on Nov. 25, according to local Telegram channels, which posted numerous videos of the blaze and column of thick black smoke rising above multi-story apartment buildings.

25 November 2024, 08:01 AM

Drones target airport and factory in Russia’s Kaluga Oblast - video

Russian air defenses allegedly shot down four drones on the outskirts of the administrative center of Kaluga, regional governor Vladislav Shapsha claimed on Telegram early on Aug. 30.

30 August 2024, 09:08 AM

Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crashes in Kaluga Oblast, crew found dead

A Russian Mi-28 attack helicopter crashed in Kaluga Oblast, its crew members were found dead, Kaluga Oblast governor Vladislav Shapsha wrote on Telegram on July 25.

25 July 2024, 12:03 PM

Russian authorities confirm drone attack and subsequent fire at Kaluga Oblast oil refinery

A fire erupted after a drone attack on an oil refinery in Dzerzhinsky district in Russia's Kaluga Oblast on May 10, authorities confirmed.

10 May 2024, 10:05 AM

Drones attack an oil refinery in Russia's Kaluga — video

Drones attacked an oil refinery in the Russian city of Kaluga overnight on May 10, the Ostorozhno Novosti Telegram channel claimed, citing locals.

10 May 2024, 08:44 AM

Russian oil depot in Kaluga Oblast hit by drone attack, gasoline tank explodes

Three drones "crashed" near the oil depot in the town of Lyudinovo, but did not cause any damage, Russia’s Kaluga regional governor, Vladislav Shapsha, reported on Telegram on April 28.

28 April 2024, 04:20 PM

Petrochemical plant hit in nighttime drone attack in Russia’s Kaluga Oblast, UA intel tells NV

Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) carried out a nighttime drone strike on a petrochemical plant in Russia’s Kaluga Oblast on March 15, a source in the intelligence services told NV.

15 March 2024, 12:00 PM

More drones spotted over two Russian oblasts

Two Russian were injured as five drones and two rocket projectiles were "intercepted and destroyed" over the Belgorod and Kaluga oblasts, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed on March 15 on Telegram.

15 March 2024, 11:45 AM

Russia under attack for 4th straight day: Belgorod village heavily damaged, drones over two oblasts

Russia has awoken to the sound of air raid sirens for the fourth straight day as border communities begin to feel the pain of an insurrection by the Russian Volunteer Corps.

15 March 2024, 09:45 AM

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