A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Russias Voronezh region after a Ukrainian drone attack ignited a warehouse fire. The governor of the region, Alexander Gusev, made the announcement on Sunday through the Telegram messaging app.Evacuations and Ongoing RisksThere were no casualties, Gusev assured, while noting that some residents in the Podgorensky district were being evacuated due to ongoing risks. Detonation of explosive objects continues, he added, indicating that the area remains hazardous.Air Defense and Falling DebrisOvernight, several drones were detected and destroyed by air defense systems above the Voronezh region, according to Gusev. Their falling debris set off a fire in a depot, he explained, leading to the detonation of explosives stored in the Podgorenski district. Despite the explosions, there have been no reports of injuries.Drone Warfare EscalationSince Russia launched its military operation in February 2022, both Russia and Ukraine have extensively used drones, including large explosive devices with ranges of hundreds of kilometers. This recent incident highlights the ongoing and escalating use of drone technology in the conflict.
