Ukrainian Drone Strikes Cause Blackouts in Rostov, Oryol Regions
Here’s a summary of the facts presented in the text, focusing on the drone attacks reported on December 19, 2025:
* Oryol Region: the Orlovskaya thermal power plant was reportedly targeted, but this hasn’t been officially confirmed.
* Rostov Region: Governor Yury Slyusar reported power outages in multiple homes and industrial sites in Rostov-on-don after a fire at a utility building and damage to a high-voltage power line.Two villages also experienced power outages. Russia’s Defense ministry claims to have downed 36 drones in the region.
* Samara Region: Governor vyacheslav Fedorishchev stated that industrial sites in Tolyatti and Novokuibyshevsk were attacked by drones. Unconfirmed reports suggest TolyattiAzot, a major ammonia producer, was a target.russia’s Defense Ministry claims to have downed 6 drones in the region.
* Overall: Russia’s Defense Ministry claims its air defense systems destroyed a total of 94 Ukrainian drones across seven regions, including over the Caspian and Azov seas.
* Casualties: No injuries or deaths were reported from the attacks.
crucial Note: The article highlights several instances of unconfirmed reports, particularly regarding the specific targets in Tolyatti and the attack on the Orlovskaya power plant. The Moscow times itself could not independently verify these claims.