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Military Airfield Repeatedly Targeted in Rostov as 50+ Drone Swarm Hits Region Again

Kyiv Post • September 18, 2026 • world

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Ukraine conducted a large-scale drone attack on Russia’s Rostov Oblast overnight on Sept. 18, with over 50 drones intercepted across multiple districts including Rostov-on-Don and Taganrog, according to Oblast Governor Yuri Slyusar.
No injuries were reported, but drone debris caused damage to homes, vehicles, gas infrastructure, and power lines, notably in the city of Azov where gas supply disruptions occurred.
The exact target of the attack remains unconfirmed, though Ukrainian sources suggest a military airbase in Rostov may have been targeted, supported by reports of air-defense activity and explosions.
This attack follows a Sept. 17 Ukrainian strike on the Rostov-Central military airfield, which reportedly damaged multiple military aircraft and helicopters, causing fires and explosions.
Russia’s Defense Ministry has not commented in detail on the latest attack, with information limited to statements from regional authorities.

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