Overnight Drone Attacks Reported in Bryansk and Rostov Oblasts
Overnight on October 21, 2025, Ukrainian drones reportedly launched a 'massive air attack' on Russia's Bryansk and Rostov oblasts, according to local Russian authorities. The incidents resulted in limited damage and injuries to two individuals. Bryansk Oblast Governor Alexander Bogomaz stated that a Ukrainian drone struck the city of Klintsy, damaging three cars and the exterior of two apartment buildings. A 15-year-old teenager sustained bruises and received medical attention on site.
In Rostov Oblast, Governor Yuriy Slyusar reported that a drone attack caused damage to a residential building, a medical clinic, shops, and several homes in Rostov-on-Don. One person was injured in the city due to falling debris. Additionally, a power line in the village of Nedvigovka in the Myasnikovsky district was damaged, leading to a power outage for approximately three thousand residents. Residents were temporarily evacuated from a building in Bataysk as a precautionary measure.
Russian Defense Ministry Reports Interceptions
Russian officials described the events as a 'massive air attack' that was largely repelled by air defense systems. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that its air defenses intercepted a total of 55 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones overnight. These interceptions included 34 drones over the Rostov region, with others downed over Voronezh, Lipetsk, Krasnodar, and Crimea. The Bryansk region was not specifically mentioned in this particular count by the Ministry.
SBU Claims Destruction of Russian 'Drone-Hunting' Aircraft
Separately, Ukraine's Security Service (SBU) announced on October 21, 2025, that it had 'destroyed' two Russian light aircraft. The SBU stated these aircraft were used for intercepting drones and were located at airfields in Russian-occupied territory. According to the SBU, these planes were employed to shoot down Ukrainian long-range drones. One of the targeted airfields was identified as the private Korsak airfield near Pryazovske in occupied Zaporizhzhia Oblast. The SBU released video footage purportedly showing the moment the planes were struck.
Ongoing Conflict Context
These drone operations are part of Ukraine's broader strategy to target military infrastructure within occupied territories and deep inside Russia. Such attacks aim to diminish Moscow's fighting capabilities amidst the ongoing conflict.
8 Comments
Karamba
More destruction, more innocent lives affected. When will it end?
Bermudez
These attacks highlight Ukraine's growing capability to project force, yet the limited damage reported by Russia indicates that achieving decisive military impact through drones alone remains challenging. It's more about psychological warfare.
Kyle Broflovski
While striking military targets like airfields is strategically sound, the reports of civilian injuries and damaged homes are deeply concerning. The line between military necessity and humanitarian impact is blurring.
Eric Cartman
55 drones intercepted? Sounds like most of them failed. Propaganda much?
Coccinella
Finally, some real offensive action. This will degrade their capabilities.
paracelsus
Necessary actions to defend their country. This is war.
eliphas
Destroying 'drone-hunting' aircraft is a huge strategic win. Keep up the pressure!
anubis
The SBU's claim of destroying 'drone-hunting' aircraft is a significant development if true, showing advanced targeting. However, the Russian reports of widespread interceptions also suggest a robust defense, leaving the true impact ambiguous.