Drones attack Russia's Yaroslavl, oil refinery reportedly targeted – photo, videos

A column of smoke in Yaroslavl. Photo: Exilenova+

The Russian city of Yaroslavl came under a drone attack on the night of 5-6 August. An oil refinery may have been targeted, according to posts on Telegram channels.

Source: Yaroslavl Oblast Governor Mikhail Yevrayev; Astra, a Russian media outlet; Exilenova+ and other Telegram channels

Details: The Russian authorities reported that Yaroslavl and the surrounding area have been "subjected to an attack by Ukrainian UAVs". As a result, the road leading from Yaroslavl towards Moscow "has been temporarily closed to traffic".

Drones attack Russia's Yaroslavl, oil refinery reportedly targeted – photo, videos

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