💥 Attack

Unknown drones attacked the city of Yeysk in Krasnodar Krai, Russia, causing a fire. This was reported as the largest drone attack on Krasnodar Krai by local authorities.

Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai
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Source Reports

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Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

At about 1 a.m., the city of Yeysk in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation was attacked by unknown drones.

Ukrinform → Source tone: certain

Local authorities announced the largest drone attack on the Krasnodar Krai.

Ukrinform → Source tone: likely

A fire was also reported in the city as a result of a UAV attack.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: likely

Drones attacked the Yeysk military airfield in Russia's Krasnodar Krai in the early hours of June 21, with residents reporting a fire breaking out due to the attack.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

70 Ukrainian drones attacked targets on the Crimean Peninsula, while another 43 attacked targets in Russia's southwestern Krasnodar Krai region

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

at least two drones flew hitting a Volgograd oil refinery, hundreds of kilometers to the east

UNIAN → Source tone: likely

Drones attacked an airfield in Russian Yeysk. Several foci of fire were recorded. Fires were noticed in the area of buildings at the eastern end of the runway. They belong to the airfield, but their purpose is unknown.

Censor.NET → Source tone: certain

SSU and Armed Forces of Ukraine struck a training ground in Yeysk where Shahed drones are launched, causing explosions.

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