Russian officials report fires at industrial sites after large drone attack on Voronezh
Russian authorities reported fires at several industrial facilities in the Voronezh region following an overnight drone attack on October 26, while local monitoring channels suggested that an aircraft factory and a petrochemical plant may have been among the affected sites.
Voronezh Governor Alexander Gusev said Russian air defenses had intercepted 113 drones across the region, including more than 70 over the city of Voronezh itself.
The figures could not be independently verified.
Regional authorities acknowledged fires at several industrial facilities but claimed there was no significant damage.
Fires were also reported at a business complex in central Voronezh, an apartment building, two residential communities, a school sports field and a garage complex.
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View in Telegram.Local residents reported explosions and air defense activity during the night, followed by columns of black smoke in parts of the city.
According to the Telegram channels ASTRA and Exilenova+, the facilities potentially affected included the Voronezhsintezkauchuk petrochemical plant and the Voronezh aircraft manufacturing plant, known as VASO.
Voronezhsintezkauchuk, part of Russia's SIBUR group, produces synthetic rubber and polymers used in civilian and industrial applications, including materials that can be used in military equipment.
VASO, part of Russia's United Aircraft Corporation, manufactures aircraft and components, including work on the Il-96 passenger aircraft.
Monitoring channels also reported smoke near the city's Northern Bridge and possible traffic restrictions.
The identities of the affected industrial facilities and the extent of any damage have not been independently confirmed.
Ukrainian authorities have not been cited in the available reports as confirming responsibility for the attack.