Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Russia’s Voronezh, local officials say

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 11, 2026 at 12:14 PM

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A Ukrainian drone attack on the Russian city of Voronezh on Sunday, January 11, 2026, killed one person and wounded three others, according to local officials. Governor Alexander Gusev reported that a woman died from injuries sustained when drone debris fell on a house. The attack damaged over ten buildings, including apartment buildings, private homes, and a high school. Russian air defenses reportedly shot down 17 drones over Voronezh. The attack occurred amidst ongoing conflict, with Ukraine claiming responsibility for strikes inside Russia to disrupt the Russian war effort and retaliate for attacks on Ukrainian cities. Separately, Ukraine reported that Russia launched 154 drones at Ukraine overnight, with 125 being shot down.

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