3 attacks, 5 drones, hours under air alert as Russia claims Ukraine targets Bryansk Oblast in waves

5 February 2024, 12:25 PM

Ukrainian drones attacked Russia’s Bryansk Oblast overnight on Feb. 5, Bryansk Oblast Governor, Alexander Bogomaz, and Russia’s Defense Ministry claimed.

The attack was carried out by two Ukrainian drones over the Vygonichsky District at 10:48 p.m. EET, with two more attacks following in the same area during the next hour and a half, by one and two drones.

All five drones were destroyed, resulting in no casualties and damage, Russian officials allege.

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Two attacks involving a single drone were claimed to have shot down all the drones.

Russians reported an attack on an oil terminal in Bryansk Oblast on Jan. 19. It took over 24 hours for responders to extinguish the blaze.

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