Within a week, a second drone-delivered improvised explosive device (IED) fell on the Druzhba oil pumping facility in Russia’s Bryansk region. Reports indicate that a drone dropped another explosive device onto the site’s grounds, with authorities noting that the bomb contained dust-like elements alongside dust fragments. Responders from a hunt unit safely neutralized the device, and there were no injuries.
On the afternoon of March 16, investigators confirmed the discovery of handmade explosives near a substation. Earlier, the same area had been struck by a drone that released an explosive device onto the facility. The investigation identified the weapon as a home-made bomb packed with plastid filler and metal balls. Protective measures were taken to secure the site and prevent further risk.
Details were previously shared about the incident surrounding the first IED at the Druzhba station on March 15. Law enforcement officials who surveyed the scene concluded that the suspicious object was a homemade explosive device designed to cause damage. The response teams ensured the area remained safe, preventing any harm to the public or personnel.
The Bryansk region lies on Russia’s western border with Ukraine and Belarus, a strategic area that has seen heightened activity in recent times.
At present, Russia’s Armed Forces are conducting a broad regional operation related to the conflict in Ukraine. On February 24, 2022, President Vladimir Putin announced the start of military action, stating the aim was to demilitarize neighboring Ukraine and to support regional security objectives. Concerns about the safety of critical infrastructure have prompted heightened vigilance by regional authorities and security services. (Source: official statements and ongoing investigative reporting)