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Russian air defenses respond to drone attack in Omsk region
Russian air defenses are responding to a drone attack in Omsk region, in southwestern Siberia.
Regional Governor Vitaly Khotsenko announced the response and urged residents to stay calm.
Emergency services were put on heightened alert as the attack unfolded.
A drone-attack danger warning had been declared in the region earlier.
Residents were told to rely on verified information and avoid spreading unconfirmed claims.
Khotsenko said people should call 112 to report emergencies.
Russian Defense Ministry air defenses were responding to a drone attack on the Omsk region, regional Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said.
Regional emergency services were placed on heightened alert.
Khotsenko urged residents to stay calm and rely only on verified information.
He asked residents to report emergencies by calling 112.
Drone attack danger had been declared in the region at around 16:00, according to bk55.ru.
- Who
- Russian Defense Ministry air defense forces were responding to the attack, according to Governor Vitaly Khotsenko.
- What
- A drone attack on the Omsk region.
- When
- October 24, 2026. The danger alert was declared at around 16:00, according to bk55.ru.
- Where
- Omsk region, Russia.
- Why
- Not stated
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Drone attack danger was declared in the Omsk region, according to bk55.ru.
Governor Vitaly Khotsenko said air defenses were responding to the attack and emergency services were on heightened alert.
- Region
- Omsk region, Russia
- Governor
- Vitaly Khotsenko
- Air defense
- Russian Defense Ministry forces
- Emergency number
- 112
- Alert time
- Around 16:00
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