Ukrainian drones attacked the city of Shuya in central Russias Ivanovo region on Wednesday, local authorities said, with unconfirmed media reports suggesting the air assault targeted a military base.City officials urged residents to take shelter and canceled some classes at local schools, but said no evacuation was ordered.
Two people suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene, they added.Eyewitness videos shared on social media showed drones in the sky amid bursts of gunfire.
At least one drone appeared to crash in an open field and exploded with a powerful blast.Russias Defense Ministry said air defense systems destroyed seven drones during the morning attack.
Emergency crews were working to clear debris after the strikes, local officials said.According to the Telegram news channel Astra, the drones targeted a facility that houses Russias112th Guards Missile Brigade, which is based in Shuya.
Geolocated video appeared to show one of the drones crashing near an area with military barracks.Ukrainian authorities accused the Russian brigade of launching a ballistic missile attack against the city of Sumy on Sunday, killing at least 35 civilians.
That attack was widely condemned, with United States President Donald Trump calling it ahorrible thing.NeitherRussias Defense Ministry nor authorities in Shuya have commented on the reports that Ukrainian drones targeted a military facility in the city.Shuya, the third-largest town in the Ivanovo region, has a population of around 55,000 and is located 250 kilometers (155 miles) northeast of Moscow.