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Reports from Russia indicate a large-scale drone attack targeting a "nuclear facility" among other sites.

The Russian Federation is currently facing a large-scale assault from strike drones. The infrastructure in the Smolensk and Tver regions has come under attack.
В России сообщают о масштабной атаке дронов, в числе целей — "ядерный объект" и другие важные объекты.

The Russian Federation is currently facing a large-scale assault by strike drones. The infrastructure in the Smolensk and Tver regions is under attack.

This information was reported by RBK-Ukraine, citing the governor of Smolensk region Vasily Anokhin and the Telegram channel Pul69.

In the Smolensk region, drones are targeting civilian infrastructure, with one drone being shot down.

Civilian facilities in various districts of the Smolensk region have come under a massive drone attack. Currently, the air defense and electronic warfare units of the Russian Ministry of Defense are engaged in their destruction.

"According to preliminary information, one of the drones was shot down while attempting to attack a nuclear power facility," Anokhin noted.

Tver Region

The governor of the Tver region, Igor Rudenya, reported the repulsion of an attack involving 14 UAVs over the Toropets district of the region. There are no reports of casualties or damages.

Bryansk Region

The governor of the Bryansk region, Alexander Bogomaz, shared in his Telegram channel that the air defense forces of the Russian Ministry of Defense intercepted and destroyed 26 aircraft-type drones, including 3 jet-powered ones.

"There are no casualties. Emergency and operational services are conducting area assessments," he stated.

Airport Closures

At Kazan Airport, a "Carpet" plan was implemented due to the threat of drone attacks. Flights were delayed for both departures and arrivals. Currently, the restrictions have been lifted.

Later, "Rosaviatsiya" reported that restrictions were also placed on flights at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersburg due to the threat of drone attacks. Flights were delayed for both departures and arrivals at this airport.

Massive Drone Attacks on Russia

On the night of January 29, Russia is once again facing large-scale attacks by strike drones.

Explosions were heard in the city of Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod region. A large fire broke out at the Lukoil - Nizhny Novgorodnefteorgsintez refinery.

On the night of January 24, Ukrainian special forces attacked the Ryazan oil refinery and the "Ryazan" oil pumping station with drones.

Two days later, strike UAVs caused a new fire at the refinery in Ryazan. The facility suspended operations due to severe damage.