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Ukrainian drones struck the Yug Rusi oil transshipment terminal in Rostov-on-Don on October 10, igniting a major fire. Russian officials claimed over 50 drones were intercepted, while Ukrainian forces confirmed simultaneous strikes on refineries in Omsk and Ukhta. The attack targets a key logistics node for military fuel and exports, part of a broader campaign to degrade Russian energy infrastructure.
Zelensky said Ukraine used long-range drones to strike Russian military and logistics targets up to 1,200 km from the border, including a Kirov defense components plant, a Tyumen oil refinery, a Yekaterinburg logistics facility, and a Rostov-on-Don fuel depot, as well as a Russian warship and sanctioned cargo vessels in the Caspian Sea. The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) added details of Rostov hits on a 92N6E radar, a Tor-M2 SAM system, a Pole-21 EW complex, and FPV drone warehouses, and noted deep strikes on Wildberries’ logistics facility in Yekaterinburg as part of degrading Russia’s inland logistics network.
Ukrainian drones penetrated deep into Russia, setting the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl ablaze and triggering explosions near Rostov-on-Don’s defense-linked facilities, as Moscow reported air defenses intercepting hundreds of drones and temporary flight restrictions during the Kremlin’s Victory Day ceasefire.
A Ukrainian drone strike hit Rostov-on-Don’s air navigation center, forcing the suspension of flights at 13 southern Russian airports and prompting Aeroflot to delay or reroute departures as authorities assess restoration efforts; international routes from other airports largely continue, with the broader conflict and ongoing strikes shaping the situation.
A Ukrainian drone struck the Rostov-on-Don air traffic control center, forcing dozens of southern Russia airports to halt operations and leading to hundreds of flight cancellations or delays. About 14,000 passengers were stranded as airlines adjusted schedules and the Transport Ministry coordinated rail transfers for affected travelers. A preliminary aviation-suspension notice was later withdrawn, as drone activity and hostilities persisted across the region.
Ukraine’s General Staff says it destroyed about 6,000 FPV drones and components in a large overnight strike on Russian military targets, including a Rostov-on-Don drone warehouse; other hits targeted a Russian airborne troops command post in Sudzha, an ammunition depot near Novooleksiivka, and a fuel-component plant in Tver Oblast, underscoring Kyiv’s focus on disrupting Russia’s drone production and military logistics.
Explosions occurred in Rostov-on-Don and Bataysk in Russia following a Ukrainian drone attack that targeted an oil tanker and caused damage to residential buildings, with casualties reported. The incident is part of ongoing Ukrainian efforts to strike Russian infrastructure, including ports and oil facilities, amid heightened tensions in the region.
Ukrainian drones reportedly attacked an oil tanker in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, causing a fire and casualties, amid ongoing Ukrainian efforts to target Russian oil infrastructure and military assets, though details about the vessel involved remain unverified.
A Ukrainian drone attack in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, caused a fire on an apartment building's roof, leading to the evacuation of 15 residents. Russian air defense destroyed 26 Ukrainian drones overnight, with debris damaging several residential buildings. No injuries were reported, and Ukraine has not commented on the incident.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the military headquarters in Rostov-on-Don, where he was shown "new models of military equipment." Accompanied by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the commander of military operations in Ukraine, Valery Gerasimov, Putin was introduced to what appears to be a new golf buggy. The purpose of this equipment in relation to Russia's military aims in Ukraine remains unclear. This is Putin's second visit to Rostov-on-Don in under a month, and his trips outside the Kremlin are typically conducted at night for security reasons.
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a surprise visit to the military headquarters overseeing the conflict in Ukraine, located in Rostov-on-Don. Accompanied by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and the commander of military operations in Ukraine, Valery Gerasimov, Putin was briefed on combat operations and shown new military equipment. This is his second visit to the headquarters in the past month.
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a meeting with top military commanders at the Southern Military HQ in Rostov-on-Don, according to the Kremlin. The meeting, details of which were not disclosed, took place at night and included briefings by Chief of the General Staff Valery Gerasimov and other senior officers. The headquarters had previously been taken over by the Wagner mercenary outfit during a mutiny in June. Gerasimov, who was targeted by the mutiny, has made few public appearances since the incident.
The recent mutiny by the Wagner Group in Rostov-on-Don, Russia, initially appeared to have garnered support from locals, with scenes of residents cheering for the mercenaries. However, interviews with residents and sociological experts reveal that much of the support was passive rather than active. Many citizens panicked and tried to flee the city when Prigozhin announced his "march of justice" to Moscow. While some expressed sympathy for Prigozhin, believing he was not afraid to speak the truth, others saw him as a charlatan. The mutiny was perceived as a betrayal and a threat to stability, leading to a rapid decline in Prigozhin's approval ratings.
The head of the Wagner mercenary group, Yevgeny Prigozhin, claimed that his troops have taken control of key military sites in Rostov-on-Don, a crucial command and logistical hub for the Russian army located just 100 kilometers from the Ukrainian border. Reports suggest that the Wagner forces are moving north towards Moscow through the Voronezh Oblast region. The Russian authorities have closed the main highway running from Moscow to the south in a bid to block the advance of "Prigozhin's mutineers".
The head of the Wagner mercenary group claimed that his fighters had taken control of key military sites in Rostov-on-Don, a crucial command and logistical hub for the Russian army. The city is located along the main route between the border with Ukraine's Donbas region and Moscow. Wagner forces were reportedly moving north through the Voronezh Oblast region, almost certainly aiming to get to Moscow. The Russian authorities have closed the main highway running from Moscow to the south in a bid to block the advance of "Prigozhin's mutineers."