During a nighttime drone attack on Smolensk Oblast, drone debris struck a residential building in the city of Yartsevo, killing two people. The information was announced by Federation Council Deputy Chairman Yuri Vorobyov, who represents the region in the parliament’s upper chamber.
Vorobyov expressed condolences to the relatives and loved ones of those killed, as well as support for those injured and all residents of the region. He said the tragedy was felt painfully by every resident of Smolensk Oblast.

Assistance for those affected
The Smolensk Diocese, headed by Metropolitan Isidor, announced that it would provide assistance to those affected. The drone threat alert in the region was later lifted.
The attack came amid continuing reciprocal strikes by Russia and Ukraine on each other’s territory. The previous day, talks mediated by the United States concluded in Abu Dhabi, with the sides agreeing to a major prisoner exchange.
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