Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire, evacuations in Russia's Rostov, regional governor says


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  • Wednesday, 27 Aug 2025

(Reuters) -Debris from a destroyed Ukrainian drone sparked a fire on the roof of an apartment building in the southern Russian city of Rostov-on-Don, forcing the evacuation of 15 residents, acting Rostov region governor Yuri Slyusar said early on Wednesday.

"Most importantly, no one was injured," Slyusar said on the Telegram messaging app, adding the fire was promptly contained.

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