Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 2 in Nizhny Novgorod Region

June 24, 2026 A Ukrainian drone. General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine At least two people were killed Wednesday morning in a Ukrainian drone attack on the Nizhny Novgorod region, local authorities said, while strikes in annexed Crimea knocked out power in the peninsula’s largest city. Governor Gleb Nikitin said two others were hospitalized with injuries, though he did not specify where or when the attack took place. He said falling debris caused minor damage to an industrial facility, several cars and a number of residential buildings. Nizhny Novgorod is located around 600 kilometers (372 miles) from the border with Ukraine. In annexed Crimea, the port city of Sevastopol lost power following a Ukrainian drone strike on local energy infrastructure, Kremlin-installed authorities said. Sevastopol Governor Mikhail Razvozhaev urged residents to remain calm and minimize their energy consumption while technicians worked to repair the damage and restore the grid. A few hours later, Razvozhaev said power had been partially restored to the city, which is home to Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. Russia’s Defense Ministry said it intercepted 323 drones across the country and Crimea between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, a Russian drone attack killed a 56-year-old woman in the border region of Kharkiv, Ukrainian authorities said. Read more about: Drones , Ukraine war , Nizhny Novgorod , Crimea 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 Attack Kills 5 in Annexed Crimea as Kyiv Accuses Russia of Violating Its Ceasefire Kremlin-installed officials said the Tuesday night attack targeted Dzhankoi, a town in the north of the peninsula that is home to a military airbase. 2 Min read 9 Wounded in Annexed Crimea After Intercepted Ukrainian Drone Crashes in Residential Neighborhood Kremlin-installed authorities said 10 apartment buildings and three vehicles were damaged as a result of the drone crash. 1 Min read Russia Says Destroyed Ukrainian Drones, Missiles Near Crimea Russia's Defense Ministry claimed that eight U.S.-supplied ATACMS missiles were shot down over the Sea of Azov. 1 Min read Russian Tanker Hit by Ukrainian Drones: Russian Media A Russian-installed official said several members of the ship's crew were injured by broken glass. 2 Min read