Drones shot down in Rostov Oblast

Last night, the military shot down drones in three districts of the Rostov Region. According to the governor, there are no injuries.

As reported by the "Caucasian Knot," on the night of May 18, drones were shot down in Taganrog, as well as in the Kamensky and Azovsky districts, Governor Yuri Slyusar reported. According to him, there were no injuries.

Last night, UAVs were destroyed in three districts of the Rostov region: Myasnikovsky, Rodionovo-Nesvetaysky, and Azovsky, Yuri Slyusar reported on his Telegram channel.

"No information about casualties or damage on the ground was received," he wrote.

13:59 19.04.2026

Air attack on aircraft factory in Taganrog sparks discussion on social media

The area around an aircraft factory and a park in Taganrog has been cordoned off following an air attack that injured three people today. Telegram users suggested that authorities evacuate the plant outside the city limits for the safety of residents.

As a reminder, the Rostov Region was hit by three drone attacks on May 17. On the night of May 17, drones were shot down over Azov, as well as in the Neklinovsky, Chertkovsky, and Verkhnedonsky districts. The attack damaged the building of the Azov branch of the Don State Technical University, and students were transferred to distance learning.

On the morning of May 17, drones were destroyed in Taganrog, as well as in the Azovsky and Neklinovsky districts. One drone was shot down over a children's camp where people were camping, and debris damaged the building's roof. Another attack occurred on the afternoon of May 17. drones were shot down in Taganrog, Aksaysky, and Myasnikovsky districts.

The Rostov Region has banned filming aerial attacks and their aftermath, air defense operations, and military unit locations. The corresponding governor's decree was published on the "Caucasian Knot."