The Russian Ministry of Defense disclosed an attempted strike targeting Kireevsk in the Tula region, claiming it involved a Strizh type unmanned aerial vehicle, also known by the designation Tu-141. The assertion was relayed by the ministry’s press service as part of its latest update on the incident.
According to the ministry, on March 26 the Kiev regime allegedly sought to unleash a Strizh class drone with a high top speed, but the operation was thwarted by defensive measures. The statement emphasizes that the drone’s navigation system was disrupted by the Pole-21 electronic warfare system, causing the aircraft to lose its course and crash near Tula. Teams from the Ministry of Defense, the Ministry of Emergency Situations, and law enforcement authorities were dispatched to the crash site to conduct on-site assessments and investigations.
In the same report, officials noted that the deployment occurred in close proximity to Kireevsk, a town within the Tula region. They described an ensuing explosion at the scene, which resulted in injuries to several individuals and raised concerns about potential collateral damage in the area.
Residents and local authorities reported damage extending to multiple private residences and a tall building, with the extent of impact underscored by the information circulated via the Shot Telegram channel. The ministry’s narrative frames the incident as a consequence of a disrupted Ukrainian drone mission and attributes the outcome to electronic warfare measures designed to counter aerial threats.
Observers in the region continue to monitor the situation as investigators gather physical evidence and conduct scene analysis. While official statements frame the episode within a broader context of ongoing hostilities, the exact circumstances surrounding the explosion and the full scope of damage remain under review by relevant agencies and independent observers alike.