Ukrainian drones strike Saratov, Russia; two killed
Ukrainian military drones struck the Saratov region in Russia on 13 December 2025, reportedly killing at least one person and damaging non-military infrastructure. Russian authorities reported shooting down 77 drones across multiple regions during the attack.
What happened
Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov region in Russia on 13 December 2025, according to local authorities and the Russian Defence Ministry.
One person was killed and non-military infrastructure in Saratov was damaged, according to regional governor Roman Busargin.
Russian air defences reported shooting down 77 Ukrainian drones over seven regions of southern and central Russia and Crimea during the night, according to the Russian Defence Ministry.
Reported impact
One death was reported in Saratov.
A power transmission station in Rostov region near the Ukrainian border was damaged, leaving approximately 250 residents without electricity, according to Rostov governor Yury Slyusar.
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Sources and evidence
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