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One Dead, Three Injured in Ukrainian Drone Attack on Russia's Oryol Region

May 27, 2024 1 min read

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A Ukrainian drone attack on a gas station in Russia's Oryol region resulted in one fatality and three injuries, according to regional governor Andrey Klychkov. The incident involved two drones, with the first crashing into the gas station and causing significant damage, and the second hitting the station later. The deceased was a firefighter who was responding to the scene, and the injured included three emergency service workers.

In response to the attack, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that it had intercepted a total of 12 Ukrainian drones overnight, including six over the Oryol region. The ministry also mentioned downing drones in other regions such as Bryansk, Belgorod, and Krasnodar. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for international condemnation of Russian attacks on Kharkiv and has urged for increased air defense support for Ukraine. The United States confirmed its participation in an upcoming peace summit, although details about the representation were not specified.

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