On the night of July 17, at least four explosions occurred in the Russian city of Voronezh. Eyewitnesses reported a drone attack. According to the Shot portal, local residents heard a loud roar and noticed flashes in the sky.
Governor Alexander Gusev urged residents to stay in safe places if they hear the sound of a drone
In addition, the incident in Voronezh was repeated in Belgorod. After 10:00 PM, powerful explosions occurred, accompanied by smoke and fire, which caused panic among local residents. Belgorod Governor Vyacheslav Gladkov confirmed the drone attack.
According to the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in early July, the Defense Forces of Ukraine struck an object of the Russian military-industrial complex. The Izhevsk Electromechanical Plant 'Kupol', which manufactures anti-aircraft missile systems for the Russian Federation, was chosen as a target to weaken Russian air defense.
It is concerning that drones attacked cities in Russia, provoking panic among local residents and causing the authorities to respond accordingly. The information about the Armed Forces of Ukraine striking an important object of the Russian military complex is also significant, indicating rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia.