At Least 3 Dead in Russia and Crimea After Ukraine Strikes Industrial Sites

July 29, 2026 Smoke and fire at a warehouse in Ryazan after a Ukrainian drone attack on July 29, 2026. Telegram Ukrainian attacks across Russia and annexed Crimea killed at least three people, authorities said Wednesday morning, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed his military struck several industrial sites in an overnight blitz. In a post on X, Zelensky said long-range attacks targeted an oil refinery and logistics center in the central Ryazan region. He said an oil refinery in the Perm region was also hit, as well as an export terminal and defense enterprise in the southern Rostov region. Authorities in the Ryazan region confirmed that several industrial sites caught fire amid attacks in the capital city, adding that six people sought medical attention. They did not detail which facilities were hit. Online retailer Wildberries said it evacuated its warehouse in the city of Ryazan, marking the latest in a string of attacks that have damaged at least seven of the company's logistics centers in recent days. In a separate attack, a woman was killed and a man was injured when missile debris struck an apartment building in the southern port city of Taganrog on the Sea of Azov, local authorities said. Taganrog, located in the Rostov region, is home to industrial plants and a major grain export terminal. Further south, in annexed Crimea, Kremlin-backed authorities said two people were killed in an overnight Ukrainian attack. Zelensky claimed his military targeted a site where the Russian Black Sea Fleet's high-speed boats are based in Crimea. Meanwhile, in Ukraine's Kherson region, a man was killed and another three people injured in a Russian drone attack, officials said. Russia's Defense Ministry also claimed its drones struck two vessels carrying weapons and military equipment east of the Ukrainian port of Odesa. Both Russia and Ukraine have intensified strikes on shipping in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov in recent weeks, causing a drop in regional oil and grain shipments. Reuters contributed reporting. Read more about: Ukraine war , Drones , Rostov , Ryazan Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Ukrainian Drone Attacks on Rostov Region Kill At Least 3 Among those killed in the strikes were two sailors aboard a cargo ship in the city of Rostov-on-Don, regional authorities said. 1 Min read Dozens of Russian Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze After Drone Attack on Oil Facility Ukraine’s military claimed responsibility for the strike, saying that it had targeted the Kavkaz oil and petroleum storage facility. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Strikes Target Russian Oil Refineries – Reports Ukrainian media, citing anonymous security officials, reported that Kyiv’s forces attacked at least two oil refineries inside Russia. 2 Min read Russia Says Destroyed 47 Ukrainian Drones The Russian army said drones were shot down over the Belgorod region, Kursk region, Volgograd region and Rostov region. 2 Min read