Explosions Over Kstovo, Nizhny Novgorod: Air Defense Engaged
A series of loud explosions recently occurred over Kstovo in the Nizhny Novgorod region. Initial reports suggest these were the result of air defense systems intercepting Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
Local residents reported hearing between five and six explosions in various parts of the city over a span of approximately 20 minutes. Eyewitnesses also described bright flashes and the sound of buzzing engines in the sky.
Residents claim that the drones were flying at a low altitude and that air defense systems were actively engaging them.
As of now, there is no official information regarding casualties or damage.
The day prior, on April 4th, between 15:00 and 22:00 MSK, air defense systems reportedly intercepted 69 Ukrainian UAVs over various Russian regions.
On the same day, an employee of the "Sevskoye DRSU" enterprise was reportedly killed in a Ukrainian drone attack.
Earlier, on March 30th, the village of Belyanka in the Shebekino urban district of the Belgorod region also experienced a series of Ukrainian drone attacks, resulting in injuries to two civilian women.
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