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Russian Missile Hits Rostov-on-Don Amid Ukraine Tensions

1/14/2026

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On January 14, a Russian air defense missile hit a residential building in Rostov-on-Don, according to initial reports.
Mayor Alexander Skryabin of Rostov-on-Don and Governor Yuri Slyusar attributed the fire to debris from a Ukrainian drone attack.
Social media footage suggested the Empils paint coating factory might be targeted, but the Kyiv Independent could not verify; Rostov-on-Don’s border location underscores the risk of Ukrainian strikes.

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Story summary

On January 14, a Russian air defense missile hit a residential building in Rostov-on-Don, according to initial reports.
Mayor Alexander Skryabin of Rostov-on-Don and Governor Yuri Slyusar attributed the fire to debris from a Ukrainian drone attack.
Social media footage suggested the Empils paint coating factory might be targeted, but the Kyiv Independent could not verify; Rostov-on-Don’s border location underscores the risk of Ukrainian strikes.