City of Penza declares state of emergency due to drone danger
In the city of Penza, Russia, an air danger alert has been declared due to a series of drone attacks targeting industrial facilities [1][2]. The attacks, which occurred early on August 3, resulted in explosions and fires, raising air safety concerns in the area.
The attacks were reportedly carried out by Ukrainian drones. According to regional news outlet "Penza Inform", at least five explosions were heard in Penza, although the regional governor has not publicly commented on the incident [1].
The attacks were not specific about the target or the extent of damage. However, one of the drone strikes in the Penza region hit business premises, resulting in casualties. The regional governor reported one woman killed and two others wounded [2].
Upon receiving the air danger signal, residents were advised to move away from windows. If indoors, they were recommended against using elevators. If outdoors, they were encouraged to enter the nearest building, parking lot, underground passage, or shelter [1][2].
The "drone danger" alert was declared on the night of August 2, and mobile internet was restricted for safety reasons. Following the air danger alert, sound sirens, verbal notifications, SMS alerts, notifications on official channels, and television notifications were activated [1][2].
Governor Oleg Melnichenko declared both the air danger and the drone danger alerts. Emergency crews are reportedly responding to the damage caused by drone debris, implying ongoing risk [1][2].
It's worth noting that there's no indication from the search results suggesting any other cause for the air danger alert in Penza, such as natural events like volcanic activity, which was reported only in Kamchatka, far from Penza [3].
Residents are advised to stay indoors to minimize exposure to potential hazards from explosions or fires and to follow updates and instructions from local authorities and emergency services until the situation stabilizes.
The attacks in Penza, Russia, have been linked to war-and-conflicts as they were allegedly carried out by Ukrainian drones. This incident has escalated the city's general-news landscape, with the regional governor reporting casualties and urging residents to stay indoors.
