Russians claim large-scale UAV attack on Rostov Oblast, airfield on fire – videos

Russia's Rostov Oblast Governor Vasily Golubev has stated that Russian air defence forces had allegedly destroyed 26 drones on the night of 19-20 July. Social media reports have indicated powerful strikes near the Millerovo airfield and explosions in the area of an oil depot.

Source: Golubev on Telegram

Quote: "Air defence units have destroyed over 10 UAVs in the north of Rostov Oblast. The military is currently engaged in repelling a large-scale aerial attack."

Details: As is typical of Russian propaganda, Golubev claimed that "there were no casualties". He added that information about the consequences was being gathered.

Updated: In the morning, Golubev claimed that Russian air defence units had destroyed 26 drones.

Social media reports indicated that there were powerful strikes on the Millerovo airfield in Rostov Oblast. 

Local residents said there was a drone attack and reported over 16 explosions in the vicinity of the Millerovo airfield. Explosions were heard near an oil depot, too. 

Krymskyi Viter (Crimean Wind) Telegram channel noted fires in the area of the runway and airport apron.

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