Sep. 15, 2026 Fires purportedly at the oil refinery in Syzran, Samara region, after a Ukrainian drone attack on Sept. 15, 2026. @exilenova_plus / Telegram Overnight Ukrainian drone and missile strikes across southern Russia killed one person and struck commercial and industrial sites, regional officials said Tuesday. Acting Belgorod region Governor Alexander Shuvayev confirmed one death in an attack near the border with Ukraine. He also said that a woman who was hospitalized for her injuries following strikes earlier this month had died. In the nearby Rostov region, Governor Yury Slyusar said an Ozon warehouse was among several sites damaged during a missile attack on the port city of Taganrog. Ozon confirmed that it suspended operations at the facility, where it said a fire broke out. No one was hurt, the company said. Federal investigators launched a criminal probe into terrorism over the attacks on Taganrog, citing damage to Ozon and other residential and agricultural buildings. Samara region Governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev said an “industrial facility” was damaged in overnight strikes. Unconfirmed reports said that a fire broke out at the Syzran Oil Refinery. NASA’s fire monitoring service FIRMS showed an active fire Tuesday morning on the southwestern outskirts of Syzran, where the refinery, which has been attacked multiple times this year, is located. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 222 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea between Monday night and Tuesday morning. Read more about: Ukraine war , Drones , Belgorod 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 6 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strikes Across Russia and Crimea Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 306 Ukrainian drones across Russia and annexed Crimea overnight. 1 Min read 2 Killed in Ukrainian Drone Strikes on Western Russia Authorities reported the two deaths in the border regions of Belgorod and Kursk, which regularly face attacks from Ukraine. 1 Min read Soldier Killed in Russia’s Belgorod Region as Military Says Destroyed 17 Ukrainian Drones The territorial defense soldier was killed in a drone attack in the village of Terebreno, Belgorod regional authorities said. 1 Min read Ukrainian Drone Smashes Into Church in Russia’s Belgorod Region Photos showed the church’s dome toppled over and the interior charred, though authorities said fire crews quickly put out the flames. 1 Min read
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