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Ukrainian Drones Strike Yekaterinburg, Injure Six, 127 Shot Down

4/26/2026

Summary

Story summary

Ukrainian drones launched attacks on Russia’s Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk regions, over 1,700 km from Ukrainian territory.
The drones struck Yekaterinburg, injuring six, while the Chelyabinsk facility reported no casualties.
Sverdlovsk Governor Denis Pasler confirmed the attack and warned residents not to share images.
Chelyabinsk Governor said a city facility attack was prevented and reported residents heard explosions near the Metallurgical Plant.
Defense Ministry said Russian forces shot down 127 drones overnight.

History

Historical Context

In 1999 NATO launched Operation Allied Force, bombing Yugoslavia from 24 March to 10 June with about 26,000 sorties and thousands of missiles, exposing Serbia’s vulnerable air-defence system. The 2024 Ukrainian drone raid on Russia’s Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk regions, reported by Governor Denis Pasler, echoes that precedent, spurring Moscow to expand missile-defence strategic sites.

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Story summary

Ukrainian drones launched attacks on Russia’s Sverdlovsk and Chelyabinsk regions, over 1,700 km from Ukrainian territory.
The drones struck Yekaterinburg, injuring six, while the Chelyabinsk facility reported no casualties.
Sverdlovsk Governor Denis Pasler confirmed the attack and warned residents not to share images.
Chelyabinsk Governor said a city facility attack was prevented and reported residents heard explosions near the Metallurgical Plant.
Defense Ministry said Russian forces shot down 127 drones overnight.

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