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Drone Strike Hits Russian Substation Amid Intensified Ukrainian Attacks

10/26/2025

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Andrey Bocharov, Governor of Volgograd Oblast, said a drone attack targeted the Balashovskaya substation, causing a fire from falling debris.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.
This was the second attack on the Balashovskaya substation in recent weeks, following an October 16 strike.
Ukrainian forces have intensified long-range strikes against Russian energy facilities, affecting Moscow's military operations.

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Andrey Bocharov, Governor of Volgograd Oblast, said a drone attack targeted the Balashovskaya substation, causing a fire from falling debris.
Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.
This was the second attack on the Balashovskaya substation in recent weeks, following an October 16 strike.
Ukrainian forces have intensified long-range strikes against Russian energy facilities, affecting Moscow's military operations.