Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Ukrainian drones kill five in Rostov-on-Don
Ukrainian drones attacked the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don overnight, killing five people, including a child.
The drones also targeted other areas like Taganrog and four districts.
The regional governor, Yuri Slyusar, said that around 50 drones were shot down.
The attacks damaged apartment buildings, warehouses, and a shelter for homeless people.
Both sides have different views on the legitimacy of the targets.
Ukrainian drones killed five people, including a child, in Rostov-on-Don.
Apartment blocks, warehouses, and a homeless shelter were damaged.
Around 50 drones were shot down by Russian air defense forces.
Additional targets included Taganrog and four districts.
The attack occurred overnight on July 26-27.
- Who
- Ukrainian drones, regional governor Yuri Slyusar
- What
- Drone attacks resulting in casualties and damage
- When
- Overnight on July 26-27
- Where
- Rostov-on-Don and surrounding areas, Russia
- Why
- Details on the specific reasons for the attack are not provided.
Ukrainian Perspective
Russian Perspective
Legitimacy of Targets
Ukrainian Perspective
Ukraine may argue that the targets were strategic military or infrastructure sites.
Russian Perspective
Russia views the attacks as indiscriminate and targeting civilian areas.
- Date
- July 27
- Location
- Rostov-on-Don, Russia
- Casualties
- 5 people, including a child
- Targets
- Apartment blocks, warehouses, homeless shelter
- Drones Shot Down
- Around 50
- Additional Targets
- Taganrog and four districts