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Ukrainian forces struck a radar factory in Rostov, causing major fires and damaging military electronics production facilities.

Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast
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Stefan Korshak (Substack) Institute for the Study of War Meduza Kyiv Independent Kyiv Post

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Stefan Korshak (Substack) → Source tone: certain

Ukrainian forces hit a radar factory in Rostov overnight, causing major fires.

The Ukrainian General Staff confirmed strikes on a Russian drone storage depot near Rostov-on-Don.

Meduza → Source tone: certain

A Ukrainian missile was shot down over Rostov Region along with drones.

Kyiv Independent → Source tone: certain

On May 8, a Ukrainian strike in Russia’s Rostov region damaged a regional air traffic control center coordinating flights across southern Russia, affecting operations at 13 airports and affecting around 200 flights.

Kyiv Post → Source tone: certain

Explosions and fires occurred at industrial facilities near the Empils plant in Rostov-on-Don following Ukrainian drone strikes on May 8, 2026.

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Extracted: 2026-05-30T04:15:30.931Z

Source story: day-1536a-2026-05-11