A state of emergency has been imposed in the Podgorensky district of the Voronezh region following a UAV attack by Ukrainian armed forces. The attack, which occurred overnight, caused a fire in a warehouse and led to the detonation of explosive devices, the region’s governor Alexander Gusev announced on Sunday.
"A state of emergency has been introduced within the boundaries of the settlement of Podgorensky district, where an incident with a Ukrainian UAV occurred at night. So far, the detonation of explosive devices continues. As a result of one of the explosions, the outbuilding of a residential house caught fire. The fire has already been extinguished. There are no casualties," Gusev wrote on his Telegram channel.
Governor Gusev added that residents of the village are being evacuated due to ongoing detonations of explosive objects. "A section of the highway that runs through the populated area has been blocked. Citizens are being evacuated to temporary accommodation centers. Employees of operational services and departments are working on the spot," he wrote.
Local authorities are working to manage the situation and ensure the safety of the residents. The evacuation process is underway, and temporary accommodation centers have been set up for those displaced by the incident.
The attack and subsequent explosions have raised concerns about the safety and security of the region, and officials are closely monitoring the situation as it develops. (ILKHA)