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Drone strike kills civilian in Russia’s southern Rostov Region
A drone strike in the Rostov Region of Russia killed a civilian, damaged a locomotive, and ignited two commercial facilities. Russian air defenses intercepted 555 UAVs, with nearly 180 targeting Moscow. The incident highlights the escalating use of drones in regional conflict.
A drone strike occurred in the Rostov Region of Russia on June 18, 2026, killing a civilian. The strike also damaged a locomotive and caused two commercial facilities to catch fire. According to Tass, Russian air defenses downed 555 UAVs across the country, with nearly 180 of them targeting Moscow. The attack underscores the increasing reliance on drone technology in modern warfare.
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StateTASSJun 18, 01:54 PM
IN BRIEF: One killed in Rostov Region as air defenses down 555 UAVs across RussiaNearly 180 drones targeting Moscow were downed
StateTASSJun 18, 08:35 AM
Drone strike kills civilian in Russia’s southern Rostov RegionThe strike also damaged a locomotive and caused two commercial facilities to catch fire