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UAV event in Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant area, Russian Federation on Fri 10th July 2026

10th July 2026

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Drones attacked Russia's Rostov Oblast overnight and into the morning of 10 July, hitting fuel depots and an optical-mechanical defence plant in the city of Azov as well as a port oil terminal in Taganrog.

Source: Exilenova+ Telegram channel; Rostov Oblast Governor Yuri Slyusar

Details: Russian authorities confirmed drone attacks on the cities of Taganrog and Azov.

Exilenova+ said the Azov Optical-Mechanical Plant JSC had been targeted. The facility manufactures optoelectronic, radar and precision systems and is part of Russia's military-industrial complex. Fires were also reported at fuel storage facilities.

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