Russia Declares State of Emergency as Ukrainian Drone Attacks Voronezh Region: Watch
In a significant escalation of the ongoing conflict, Russia has declared a state of emergency in parts of the Voronezh region following a powerful drone attack by Ukrainian forces. The attack, which took place on Sunday, ignited a fire in a warehouse and prompted immediate evacuations in the affected areas. Governor Alexander Gusev announced the state of emergency via the Telegram messaging app, assuring the public that there were no casualties. However, the situation remains volatile as detonations of explosive objects continue in the Podgorensky district, necessitating the evacuation of local residents. The drone attack specifically targeted a munitions depot within the Voronezh region, which shares a border with Ukraine. According to a security source, who spoke to Reuters on the condition of anonymity, the 9,000 square meter storage facility was hit overnight, creating a "high chance" of further explosions at Russian military-industrial sites in the near future....
