The Rostov region of Russia was massively attacked by drones. Explosions were heard, in particular, in the city of Morozovsk, where a military air base is located.

Russian planes are based there and carry out strikes against Ukraine.

Eyewitnesses among local residents report that after the loud explosions at night, a fire had broken out in the city, with a column of smoke visible in different parts of the city.

Relevant videos and photos were posted on social media and local media.

Rostov Region Governor Vasily Golubev said that the drone attack on the night of June 14 had cut off power to some settlements in the Morozov district.

“Several settlements are in the blackout zone. Measures are being taken to switch consumers to backup power supply,” he said.

The Russian official also said that air defense forces had allegedly successfully repelled a massive drone attack in the region. Golubev also added that no one had been injured, but “the consequences on the ground are being clarified.”

Subsequently, the Russian Defense Ministry reported that 70 drones had been shot down over the Rostov region. However, these statements cannot be verified.

The Russian Morozovsk military air base is located near the city of Morozovsk.

The 559th Bomber Aviation Regiment of the 1st Guards Composite Aviation Division of the Russian Aerospace Forces is based at the airfield. Su-34 fighter-bombers, as well as Su-30 and Su-35 fighters, are based at the air base.

These aircraft are used by Russia to carry out air strikes against the positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Ukrainian settlements near the frontline and bordering Russia.

It is worth noting that this is not the first UAV attack on this Russian military air base. The previous massive drone attack took place on the night of April 4-5. The first explosions occurred around midnight local time.