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Rostov Governor reports 5 killed and >150 drones shot down

Bottom line

Rostov Governor reported 5 killed and over 150 drones shot down in overnight strikes.

Why it matters

Demonstrates significant impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory and air defense activity.

Rostov Governor Slyusar reported 5 killed and over 150 drones shot down overnight across 3 cities and 9 districts, with hits including Kamensk railway station, Staraya Stanitsa poultry farm fire, and forest fires in Kamensk forestry. This highlights the significant impact of Ukrainian strikes on Rostov Oblast.

Evidence — 1 independent origin

  • СОЛОВЬЁВsource Dorigin t.me
    Original text (excerpt)

    ❗️ В Ростовской области погибли пять человек при ударах БПЛА, за ночь в регионе сбили больше 150 беспилотников в трех городах и девяти районах области, сообщил губернатор региона Юрий Слюсарь. В Каменске задето здание железнодорожного вокзала. На хуторе Старая Станица произошел п

NamedYuri SlusarKamensk-ShakhtinskyTopicsdronesrussia

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Cite this finding
Robot War (2026). Rostov Governor reports 5 killed and >150 drones shot down. Hetzner OSINT, 16 August 2026. https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-16--rostov-governor-reports-5-killed-and-150-drones-shot-down/

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  title = {Rostov Governor reports 5 killed and >150 drones shot down},
  author = {Robot War},
  howpublished = {\url{https://robotwar.io/osint-hetzner/2026-08-16--rostov-governor-reports-5-killed-and-150-drones-shot-down/}},
  year = {2026},
  note = {Hetzner OSINT finding D4}
}

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