The explosion in the Kireevsky district of the Tula region was caused by a drone, according to law enforcement sources and information provided to TASS. The authorities confirmed that the incident stemmed from the use of an operational tactical reconnaissance drone and emphasized that the findings came from ongoing investigative work. via law enforcement.
In subsequent updates, officials noted that the blast in the Tula region was linked to an unmanned aerial vehicle operated for reconnaissance purposes. Law enforcement cited the drone as the primary factor behind the explosion and highlighted that the investigation remains active as more details emerge. via law enforcement.
Earlier reports stated that an explosion took place in the city of Kireevsk within the Tula region, resulting in injuries to two residents who sustained shrapnel wounds. The incident raised concerns about the presence of drones in the local area and prompted officials to review security measures and response protocols. via law enforcement.
Authorities described significant damage from the blast, with at least eight private homes and a tall building affected. The Shot Telegram channel reported the extent of the damage and noted that an unmanned aerial vehicle had reportedly crashed into the city as part of the broader event. Investigators are examining the wreckage and reviewing nearby infrastructure for additional clues. via law enforcement.
On March 19, in the Odoevsky district of the Tula region, a drone without identification marks and without any departmental affiliation was discovered, raising questions about the drone network active in the area and its potential involvement in the incidents under review. via law enforcement.
Earlier, on March 2, an explosion occurred in the village of Berezovsky, also within the Tula region. This event is being considered in relation to the drone activity being investigated, with authorities working to determine any connections between the various incidents and the recent drone sightings. via law enforcement.
Later updates indicated that the area surrounding Berezovsky, located about 600 meters from the village in Kireevsky district, yielded a funnel without an explosion being recorded. This detail is part of the ongoing assessment as investigators piece together the sequence of events and assess any possible patterns in drone activity affecting the region. via law enforcement.
The sequence of incidents has prompted local officials to stress the importance of security awareness and to remind residents to report unusual drone activity to the appropriate authorities. Investigators continue to analyze flight paths, device characteristics, and potential operators while authorities work to determine whether the events are connected or are separate, isolated occurrences. via law enforcement.