Ukraine allegedly targets Russia’s Volgograd and Rostov oblasts, Kursk and Astrakhan  

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**Ukrainian Drones and Missiles Target Russian Regions**

Russian officials claim that Ukrainian drones were intercepted three regions of , and missiles hit a fourth region. The Ministry of Defense (MoD) said the attacks took place in , Rostov, and oblasts.

**Industrial Damage in Rostov**

According local officials, one was allegedly shot down near Rostov--Don, while another struck an industrial site in Rostov’s Konstantinovsky district. The attack caused damage to the facility.

**ICBM Launched by Russia**

Russia launched its first intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) at Ukraine early this morning. Later in the day, a second ICBM was fired but disintegrated midair.

**Volgograd Temporarily Closed**

As a precaution, Volgograd airport was temporarily closed due to safety concerns. Local reports also mentioned that workers at the AO “Kaustik” chemical plant were barred from entering the facility during the alert.

**Astrakhan Reports Drone Activity**

Residents in Astrakhan reported seeing drones flying over the region, although local authorities did not confirm any strikes. The region’s governor acknowledged heightened air defense and electronic warfare system operations.

**MoD Claims Broader Scale of Attacks**

Russia’s MoD claimed that it had intercepted 67 drones, six HIMARS projectiles, and two missiles overnight. However, pro- bloggers reported different targets for the attacks.

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