Explosions shook occupied Luhansk amid reports of a drone attack
Explosions shook occupied Luhansk overnight on August 26, as local residents reported a drone attack and active air defense fire, according to local monitoring channels.
On August 26, explosions rocked the occupied city of Luhansk, according to local monitoring reports. Residents alleged that a drone strike and intense air defense fire were responsible, causing widespread power outages across several districts. The local occupation authorities have not addressed the incident. Earlier, on June 6, drones had targeted railway lines in Luhansk.
On May 23, the Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) and 1st Separate Center for Unmanned Systems launched an assault on a Russian military train, fuel depots, and ammunition storage facilities in the region. This offensive reportedly resulted in over 80 Russian casualties and damage to vital Russian logistical assets, including repair bases and telecommunications networks.
The Ukrainian General Staff also confirmed a strike on May 22, targeting the headquarters of the Russian special forces unit "Rubicon" in the town of Starobilsk. However, military officials refuted claims by occupation forces that civilians were present at the targeted pedagogical institute.
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