Krasnodar, December 17. In the Slavyansky district, two people were injured as a result of falling UAV debris. At least five private houses were damaged, according to the operational headquarters of the Krasnodar region.

The wounded were hospitalized and are receiving all necessary medical care.

Fragments of unmanned aerial vehicles fell in the private sector of Slavyansk-on-Kuban and the village of Pribrezhny. In some houses, roofs were damaged and windows were broken. Damage to power supply networks was also recorded in the district center.

Operational and special services are working on site.

It is noted that overnight, 47 unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted over the Kuban region, the Black Sea, and the Azov Sea.

Slavyansky district

Slavyansky district is a modern administrative area in Moscow, Russia, established in 1991 and named in honor of Slavic culture and heritage. Its history is tied to the late-Soviet and post-Soviet development of the city, as it was formed from parts of other districts to manage the growth of residential neighborhoods in the southwestern area. Today, it is primarily known as a residential zone with parks, schools, and typical urban infrastructure.

Krasnodar region

The Krasnodar region, located in southern Russia along the Black and Azov Seas, is historically known as the Kuban. Its modern history is deeply tied to the Russian Empire’s expansion in the late 18th century, when it was settled by Cossacks to secure the frontier. Today, it is a major agricultural, tourism, and cultural hub, famous for its resorts, fertile steppes, and unique blend of Russian and Cossack heritage.

Slavyansk-on-Kuban

Slavyansk-on-Kuban is a city in Russia’s Krasnodar Krai, founded in 1865 as the Cossack settlement of Slavyanskaya. Its establishment was part of the broader 19th-century Russian policy to fortify and develop the Kuban region. Today, it is an important agricultural and industrial center known for its rice cultivation and proximity to the Kuban River wetlands.

Pribrezhny

“Pribrezhny” is a common place name in Russian-speaking regions, meaning “coastal” or “by the shore,” and does not refer to one specific, widely recognized cultural or historical site. It is often used for towns, neighborhoods, or geographic areas, such as the Pribrezhny settlement in Russia’s Samara Oblast. Without a specific context, its history is generally local, typically tied to 20th-century Soviet development or its proximity to a body of water.

Kuban region

The Kuban region is a historical and cultural area in southern Russia, centered around the Kuban River and primarily encompassing the modern-day Krasnodar Krai. Historically, it was a contested frontier between the Russian Empire and the Ottoman Empire, later becoming a major Cossack settlement (the Kuban Cossacks) in the 18th and 19th centuries. Today, it is known as Russia’s fertile agricultural heartland and a popular tourist destination for its Black Sea resorts and distinct local traditions blending Cossack, Ukrainian, and Caucasian influences.

Black Sea

The Black Sea is a large inland sea situated between Southeastern Europe and Western Asia, historically known for its strategic trade routes and rich marine resources. It has played a pivotal role for ancient civilizations like the Greeks, who established colonies along its coasts, and later for the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Today, it borders six countries and remains a crucial hub for commerce, ecology, and regional geopolitics.

Azov Sea

The Azov Sea is a shallow inland sea in Eastern Europe, connected to the Black Sea via the Kerch Strait. Historically, it has been a vital waterway for trade and conflict, with its shores controlled by ancient Greeks, the Byzantine Empire, the Kievan Rus’, the Ottoman Empire, and later the Russian Empire. In the modern era, it has been a shared body of water between Ukraine and Russia, gaining significant geopolitical attention following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and the subsequent construction of the Kerch Strait Bridge.