Another attack by Ukrainian drones was repelled in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      June 24, 2026 20:48 Incidents Ukrainian drones were intercepted and destroyed over the Nizhny Novgorod region during the day, the Russian Ministry of Defense reported. According to the agency, from 7:00 to 20:00 Moscow time, air defense forces shot down 245 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles of the aircraft type over the regions of the country. Recall that on the night of June 23 to 24, the Nizhny Novgorod region was already subjected to attacks by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. At that time, 23 drones were destroyed over the region. The debris of the drones fell on the territory of Greater Nizhny Novgorod, leading to a fire in a residential building. As a result, two people died. Two other men were hospitalized, and their lives are not in danger. In addition, an industrial facility and several cars were damaged. Following the incident, the Investigative Committee of Russia initiated an investigation into the attack of Ukrainian drones on the Nizhny Novgorod region. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major 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+