Ukraine strikes energy sites in Voronezh, Ulyanovsk regions
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Ukrainian forces struck a fuel-energy facility in Novospassky district of Ulyanovsk region and targeted Voronezh region overnight July 23, killing a three-year-old boy. Russian air defense shot down 36 drones over Voronezh region, while fragments hit a private home causing a fire.
The Strikes
Ukrainian forces struck a fuel-energy facility in Novospassky district of Ulyanovsk region, according to Governor Alexei Russkikh. Ukrainian monitoring channels reported the target was a liquefied gas base owned by NS-Oil LLC in Novospassk. In Voronezh region, 36 drones were intercepted, but one hit a residential home in the suburbs, killing a three-year-old boy and injuring his parents.
Casualties and Damage
In Crimea, one person was killed and four wounded, including two children, from overnight strikes, said Russian-appointed head Sergei Aksyonov. Drones also targeted Tula region, where five were shot down and fragments found on a balcony, with no casualties reported. In Voronezh, a logistics center of Wildberries was damaged, though unconfirmed reports of a direct hit circulated on Telegram.
What's Next
Russian authorities are assessing damage and continuing air defense operations. It remains unclear whether further strikes are planned or if the Wildberries facility was deliberately targeted.
