Nizhny Novgorod region was attacked by UAVs on May 23.

      May 23, 2026 14:43 Incidents The Nizhny Novgorod region was attacked by UAVs on May 23. This was reported by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. According to the agency, 42 Ukrainian aircraft-type UAVs were intercepted and destroyed over the regions of Russia in the morning and afternoon. In addition to the Nizhny Novgorod region, drones were shot down over the territories of Belgorod, Bryansk, Kaluga, Kursk, Smolensk, Tula regions, the Moscow region, Perm Krai, and the Republic of Crimea. It was previously reported that restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft were lifted at Nizhny Novgorod airport. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on the main events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+