Explosions and fires in Kostroma region and Volgograd due to drone attacks
On the night of November 6, a new drone attack was recorded in Russia causing explosions and fires in the Kostroma region and Volgograd. Authorities reported no disruptions in the power supply, despite damage to infrastructure facilities.
According to the local administration of Volgorechensk, in the Kostroma region, a drone attack was repelled, accompanied by protective systems’ operation and a series of “pops”. Despite the authorities’ assurances, the Russian Telegram channel ASTRA, citing photo analysis and local sources, claims that Kostroma GRES – the third largest thermal power plant in Russia – was hit.
Also, during the drone attack in Volgograd, a 24-storey residential building was damaged: balconies were damaged, windows shattered, and debris injured a 48-year-old man. In several districts of Volgograd, window damage to residential buildings and cars was recorded. A fire broke out in the industrial zone of the Krasnoarmeisky district. ASTRA reports on the strike on the Volgograd refinery, located 19 km from the residential complex.
These attacks on Russia continue a series of drone strikes that began on the nights of November 4 and 5, when drones caused damage to facilities in Bashkortostan, Nizhny Novgorod region, Orel, and Vladimir. The General Staff of Ukraine confirmed successful strikes on a petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan and a refinery in Kstovo.
| Location | Damage | Consequences |
|---|---|---|
| Volgorechensk | Kostroma GRES | Power supply unaffected, authorities deny significant damage |
| Volgograd | Residential building, industrial zone | Balconies damaged, windows shattered; fires in the industrial zone |
| Other regions | Bashkortostan, Nizhny Novgorod region, Orel, Vladimir | Confirmed strikes on oil facilities |
