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Ukrainian drones attack ammunition depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai

Ukrainian drones attack ammunition depot in Russia's Krasnodar Krai Illustrative photo (getty images)
Author: Bohdan Babaiev

Drones attacked the village of Tikhoretsk in Russia's Krasnodar Krai region. Residents report that the strike targeted an ammunition depot, according to Russian media.

The regional head confirmed the drone attack. According to him, two drones were intercepted by air defense and electronic warfare forces, but the debris from one of them caused a fire, which spread to explosive materials, resulting in detonation.

The governor also stated that a temporary evacuation of residents to nearby populated areas is underway. A temporary accommodation center will be established in Tikhoretsk.

Preliminary information indicates that there are no casualties among residents.

ASTRA reports that the strike targeted an ammunition depot in the village of Kamenny, Tikhoretsky district.

On the night of September 18, Ukrainian drones operated by the Security Service, the Defense Intelligence, and the Special Operations Forces delivered a devastating blow to a large missile and artillery depot of the Russian Ministry of Defense in the settlement of Toropets, Tver region. The depot stored missiles for the Iskander operational tactical systems, Tochka-U tactical missile systems, guided aerial bombs, and artillery munitions.