(Reuters) -Anti-aircraft units destroyed 10 Ukrainian drones over three areas of Russia's southern Rostov region, acting Governor Yuri Slyusar said early on Wednesday. Slyusar, writing on the Telegram
Ukrainian Drone Debris Causes Fire and Evacuations in Rostov
Details of the Drone Incident
(Reuters) -Debris from a destroyed Ukrainian drone sparked a fire on the roof of an apartment building in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, forcing the evacuation of 15 residents, acting Rostov region governor Yuri Slyusar said early on Wednesday.
Fire Containment and Evacuations
"Most importantly, no one was injured," Slyusar said on the Telegram messaging app, adding the fire was promptly contained.
Military Response and Civilian Safety
Slyusar earlier said that Russian anti-aircraft units destroyed 10 Ukrainian drones over three different parts of the Rostov region.
Context of Ongoing Conflict
Reuters could not independently verify the reports. There was no immediate comment from Ukraine. Kyiv, which has intensified its strikes inside Russia in recent months, has said its attacks are in response to Moscow's continued strikes on Ukraine.
Both sides deny targeting civilians in the war that Russia launched with its full-scale invasion on Ukraine in February 2022.
(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Lidia Kelly; Editing by Chris Reese and Nia Williams)
