Explosions heard near Voronezh amid drone attack
Explosions were heard in Voronezh (Illustrative photo: Russian media)
Explosions were heard in the area of Voronezh, Russia, during the night of January 13. Unmanned aerial vehicles were spotted in the region, and work was being carried out by air defense forces and resources, according to the governor of the Voronezh region, Alexander Gusev, and local Telegram channels.
In the Voronezh region, warnings about the threat of an air attack were issued as early as the evening of the previous day.
Around 12:30 a.m., Voronezh-based social media channels began reporting a loud explosion. Later, a video was shared online, capturing the same loud bang in the Voronezh area. It was particularly noted that the sound was quite loud on the Left Bank of the city.
Additionally, Voronezh-based social media channels reported hearing several more explosions throughout the night.
According to Governor Gusev, air defense and electronic warfare systems reportedly destroyed several drones on the outskirts of Voronezh.
The Russian official also claimed that there were no casualties or damage.
Later, it was announced that the threat level from drones in the Voronezh region had been lifted.
Explosions in the Voronezh region
Drone attacks on Voronezh and its region have been reported by the Russian side multiple times before. These airstrikes have also been accompanied by explosions and fires at various facilities.
For example, in early January, Russia claimed that a drone strike hit the Baltimore military airfield in Voronezh. This airfield hosts the 47th Bomber Aviation Regiment of the 105th Mixed Aviation Division, with Su-34 aircraft being the primary type.
Additionally, at the end of December 2024, Russian media also reported a drone attack on the Baltimor airfield in Voronezh.
In mid-August, explosions were also heard in the Russian city of Voronezh following drone attacks and the work of air defense systems. Russian media reported multiple fires and stated that explosions were heard, particularly in Borisoglebsk, where a military airfield is also located.
