A Ukrainian drone shot down over Vladikavkaz, Russia, caused a deadly shopping center fire Wednesday after falling debris triggered an explosion, according to North Ossetia regional governor Sergei Menyailo. The incident, occurring at 0828 Moscow time, resulted in one woman’s death.
Russia’s Defense Ministry reports intercepting 119 Ukrainian drones within the previous 24 hours, highlighting escalating aerial attacks. The Vladikavkaz incident marks another civilian casualty in the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine has not commented on the incident, and Reuters could not independently verify the governor’s claims.
