In Russia, the skies were shut, lights went out, and factories burned: what we know about the overnight drone attack.

On the night of February 3, Russia was attacked by dozens of UAVs. This was reported by the enemy's Ministry of Defense.

The Russian Federation announced the interception and destruction of 70 Ukrainian UAVs, including:

• 27 — over the territory of Rostov region;
• 25 — over the territory of Volgograd region;
• 7 — over the territory of Astrakhan region;
• 5 — over the territory of Voronezh region;
• 4 — over the territory of Belgorod region;
• 2 — over the territory of Kursk region.

Night Attack on Russia: Regional Consequences

The Federal Air Transport Agency informed about the introduction of restrictions on the arrival and departure of aircraft at six airports: Astrakhan, Volgograd, Kazan, Nizhnekamsk, Saratov, Ulyanovsk. Subsequently, restrictions were imposed in three more airports: Vladikavkaz, Grozny, Makhachkala.

Media outlet ASTRA reported that as a result of the attack, power outages occurred in several areas of Volgograd. Local residents heard several explosions. Journalists speculated that the UAVs were targeting a local oil refinery owned by "Lukoil".

In the city, air defense forces were active. According to locals, at least 10 explosions were heard. According to data from the media SHOT, there were even more explosions over the city — around 50.

The Governor of Volgograd region, Andrey Bocharov, stated that there were no casualties and that "local fires at the oil refinery were promptly localized." He also confirmed "temporary fluctuations in the electrical network" and assured that power was fully restored.

Near Astrakhan, according to an witness, UAVs attacked a gas processing plant. It is noted that this concerns a facility belonging to "Gazprom".

"The entire plant was evacuated, a drone flew to the plant," the source reported.

The Governor of Astrakhan region, Igor Babushkin, stated that there was a "fire" as a result of the drone's fall, with no casualties reported.

The head of the Central Defense Department, Lieutenant Andrey Kovalenko, reported that the Astrakhan gas processing plant was under attack.

"This is one of the key energy facilities in the Russian Federation, ensuring the processing of gas condensate and the production of gasoline, diesel fuel, and more. The plant impacts the military-industrial complex of Russia, as the fuel and energy sector is the main source of funding for the defense sector," he emphasized.

On the evening of February 2, analysts from DeepState reported that the Russian Armed Forces are trying to establish a foothold in the area of Andreevka and are pressuring Ukrainian positions from various directions. Russian occupiers advanced in several localities at once.