Three dead in Russia after Ukrainian drone attacks: “A shell fragment pierced his back”

Several people were injured and at least three died after drone attacks carried out on Tuesday night into Wednesday in regions of western and central Russia.

What happened

According to public reports, on the night of June 23-24, 2026, the Ukrainian Armed Forces allegedly launched drone attacks on targets in the Belgorod region and the Nizhny Novgorod area. Russian authorities described the incident as a “drone attack by the Ukrainian Armed Forces” and reported human losses and material damage.

Local sources reported that at least three people were killed and others were injured in the actions. The city of Sevastopol also experienced power outages, affecting the supply of energy to residents and public services.

Victims and testimonies

In the reports that circulated in the media, a shocking fragment also appears:

“A shell fragment pierced his back”

“A shell fragment pierced his back”