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Missiles, drones torch energy sites in Russia’s Belgorod and Oryol

Thermal power plants (TPPs) in the Russian cities of Belgorod and Oryol were reportedly targeted in missile strikes late on Jan. 20, the Astra Telegram channel reported, posting photos and videos from eyewitnesses.

21 January, 09:24 AM

Ukraine attacks power plant in Russia’s Oryol

A thermal power plant in Russia’s Oryol is on fire after a Ukrainian drone attack on the facility, local authorities said on Jan. 12.

13 January, 12:18 AM

Massive drone attack targets Russia’s Oryol

A drone attack and numerous explosions rocked the Russian city of Oryol overnight, the Exilenova+ Telegram channel reported early on Nov. 13, posting eyewitnesses' videos.

13 November 2025, 08:03 AM

Power infrastructure damaged in Russia's Oryol after overnight strikes - video

Explosions rocked Oryol overnight; videos and OSINT point to a strike on the city’s thermal power plant — officials claimed some drones were shot down, Telegram channel SHOT wrote on Nov. 5.

5 November 2025, 08:55 AM

Oryol power plant was hit with Ukraine’s Neptune cruise missiles

The Ukrainian Navy fired Neptune cruise missiles at a thermal power plant and nearby substation in Russia’s Oryol Oblast on Oct. 31, the navy’s press service said.

31 October 2025, 11:48 PM

Drones pound Russia's Oryol heat-and-power plant

Drone attack shook the city of Oryol, Russia, damaging equipment at the local combined heat-and-power plant (CHP), local governor Andrey Klychkov wrote on Oct. 31.

31 October 2025, 08:40 AM

Russia launches 6 missiles and 98 drones at Ukraine overnight — Air Force

Russia launched six missiles and 98 drones, including Shahed and Gerbera types, against Ukraine overnight, with air defenses shooting down or disabling 58 of them, Ukraine’s Air Force reported on Oct. 21.

21 October 2025, 12:00 PM

Ukrainian air defense intercepts 27 Shahed drones, no casualties reported

Ukraine's Air Defense shot down 27 of 49 Russian-launched Shahed drones, 19 more lost radar contact, Air Force reported in the early hours of Dec. 16.

16 December 2024, 10:20 AM

Ukrainian Air Force downs 50 of 73 Russian drones in November 24 attack

Russian forces launched an attack on Ukraine using Shahed drones and unidentified UAVs from the Oryol and Bryansk oblasts; Ukraine’s Air Force downed 50 of the 73 drones, the press service said on Nov. 24.

24 November 2024, 02:42 PM

Drone attack sets substations ablaze in Oryol, Belgorod

A substation in Russia’s Oryol Oblast was attacked by drones overnight on July 28, regional governor Andrey Klychkov reported on Telegram.

29 July 2024, 11:35 AM

UAVs hit two gas stations in Russia's Oryol Oblast, causing blaze at oil depot - 7 explosions heard

An oil depot in Russia's Livny, Oryol Oblast was set ablaze after drones attacked two gas stations in the city, Russia's Astra Telegram channel claimed.

27 May 2024, 02:49 PM

Two drones hit fuel station in Russia's Oryol Oblast causing casualties, Russian governor claims

Two drones crashed into a fuel depot in Russia's Livny, Oryol Oblast early in the morning of May 27, causing casualties, regional governor, Andrey Klychkov, claimed.

27 May 2024, 10:45 AM

Russia under attack - claims Ukrainian drones over at least 6 RU oblasts, at least two oil bases hit

Russia's air defense forces allege to have shot down 25 Ukrainian "aircraft-type" drones over several regions of Russia on March 12, Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed on Telegram.

12 March 2024, 09:00 AM

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