MOSCOW – A deadly drone strike by Ukrainian forces in Russia’s Yaroslavl region resulted in the death of a child and left three others wounded on Saturday, according to regional authorities.
Regional Governor Mikhail Evraev confirmed the fatality through his official Telegram account, stating: “A child who was in one of the private houses in the suburban district of Yaroslavl region at the time of the attack has died.”
The governor reported that the child’s parents sustained serious injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment. A woman from a nearby residence was also hurt in the assault. “His parents have been hospitalised in a serious condition. A woman living in a neighbouring house was also injured. They are receiving all necessary medical care,” Evraev explained.
The attack, which occurred northeast of Moscow, caused structural damage to multiple homes and what officials described as “a retail object.”
According to Evraev, Russian air defense systems successfully intercepted and destroyed more than 30 Ukrainian drones during the Saturday operation.
The Russian Defense Ministry reported broader defensive actions across the country, announcing that military forces shot down a total of 155 Ukrainian drones overnight across several Russian territories, including areas around Moscow.
