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Rostov region hit by explosions, railway infrastructure possibly struck

Rostov region hit by explosions, railway infrastructure possibly struck The Rostov region is under heavy attack by strike drones (Photo: Getty Images)

Powerful explosions are being heard in Salsk and Volgodonsk, Rostov region. Drones are reportedly attempting to attack a railway facility, according to Russian social media sources.

According to the Telegram channel Baza, drones are targeting the city of Salsk. Residents report hearing 4-5 explosions in the sky, and air defense systems are active.

Online users suggest that the drones are likely trying to strike a railway infrastructure.

"At least four explosions were heard around 2:00 a.m. Seven drones were spotted flying over Salsk. Air defense systems are active," reports the Telegram channel Mash.

Residents of Volgodonsk also report flashes and explosions in the sky.

Drone attacks on Russia

In recent months, Russia has been targeted by unidentified strike drones. The main targets have been infrastructure facilities, defense industry sites, and oil refining sectors.

On the night of July 25, air defense systems shot down at least 30 drones over the city of Nevinnomyssk in the Stavropol region within a few hours. The drones also caused the shutdown of eight airports across Russia.

Additionally, that same night, unknown drones attacked the Rostov region. Explosions were heard in several cities, and fires broke out at impact sites.

On the morning of July 27, drones struck the Leningrad region, causing internet outages across the area.