Russian officials said traffic was shut for safety after reported drone strikes and explosions in the city.

Explosions were reported in the Russian city of Yaroslavl on the morning of May 19, according to local Russian media and officials, following a reported drone attack.

A drone struck an industrial facility in Yaroslavl on 19 May, with a local oil refinery possibly among the targets. Authorities temporarily closed the road towards Moscow.

There were no casualties or injured

Russian officials said drones targeted Yaroslavl Oblast, with a motorway towards Moscow temporarily closed to traffic.

Russian officials said traffic was shut for safety after reported drone strikes and explosions in the city.