MOSCOW, March 22 (Reuters) - Russian air defences thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Ufa in Bashkortostan region, regional governor Radiy Khabirov said. Ukrainian drones were shot down
Russia Downed Ukrainian Drones Targeting Ufa Oil Refineries in Bashkortostan
Details of the Drone Attack and Regional Impact
Russian Air Defences Respond to Ukrainian Drone Threat
MOSCOW, March 22 (Reuters) - Russian air defences thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Ufa in Bashkortostan region, regional governor Radiy Khabirov said.
Targeted Facilities and Immediate Aftermath
Ukrainian drones were shot down near the city's oil refineries, Khabirov said, without naming the facilities.
Fire Incident and Local Response
Debris triggered a brief fire at a building under construction in one of the city's districts.
Strategic Importance of Bashkortostan
Bashkortostan, located in the Ural Mountains, has been repeatedly targeted by Ukraine. Its capital, Ufa, lies about 1,400 km (870 miles) from the Russia-Ukraine border.
Reporting and Editorial Credits
(Reporting by Maxim Rodionov;Editing by Elaine Hardcastle)
