Incident Overview
A reported drone attack in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, resulted in one fatality and four injuries, according to the regional governor. The incident occurred in the southern Russian city.
Damage Assessment
Footage reviewed indicated a fire in a high-rise residential building and an adjacent industrial site in the western part of the city. Images displayed fire and smoke originating from the upper three stories of the high-rise, with significant damage observed on a section of the building.
Conflicting Reports
Pro-Ukrainian social media accounts suggested the building was hit by a Russian air defense missile, not a drone. Confirmation of the impact source was not available due to a lack of direct footage.
Official Statements
Yuriy Slusar, the governor of Rostov region, stated via Telegram that one man died in the strike, while his wife and child survived. Slusar also reported that a fire in an industrial area of the city had been put out, and another was being controlled.