Sky detonations over the Sergius-Posadsky district, with a reported count of around seven incidents.
In the past few days, the Sergiev Posad district in Russia has been the target of a series of drone attacks, causing concerns about the safety and stability of the region.
On July 4, 2025, a significant strike was launched on a key military-industrial facility, the "Scientific Research Institute of Applied Chemistry." This institute is responsible for the production of thermobaric warheads for Shahed drones. The attack resulted in a significant fire, heavy smoke, and damage to an electrical substation, causing power outages in six neighbourhoods. According to local authorities, four explosions were reported in the Zvezdochka neighbourhood, with one man slightly injured by shrapnel and another unnamed victim. The district head, Oksana Yerokhanova, confirmed these impacts, describing the situation as under control despite the disruptions[1][3][4].
Following these attacks, additional incidents occurred on July 7, with drone strikes targeting the Krasnozavodsk chemical plant, involved in producing components for missile technology. Residents reported hearing explosions and seeing air defense systems in action. Russian forces claimed to have intercepted many drones, including eight over the Moscow region. However, no major destruction or casualties from these later attacks were officially acknowledged[2][5].
In response to the threats, temporary restrictions on aircraft arrivals and departures have been imposed in some areas, including Saratov. The security situation remains closely monitored, with ongoing assessments of damage and potential further risks to critical infrastructure in Sergiev Posad and surrounding districts[1][2][3].
Previously, Russian air defense systems shot down 120 Ukrainian UAVs over Russian regions overnight, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict[6]. The news about these attacks can be found under the "Free Press" theme.
It is essential to note that no official information about the attacks in the Voronezh and Smolensk regions, or the explosions in Sergiev Posad, has been received yet.
As the situation remains tense, the Sergiev Posad district continues to be under alert, with infrastructure damage from drone strikes, minor injuries reported, and a continued vigilance against further attacks[1][2][3][4][5].
**Summary:**
- Date of first attack: July 4, 2025 - Target: Scientific Research Institute of Applied Chemistry (thermobaric warhead production) - Damage: Fire, heavy smoke, electrical substation hit (power outages), 4 explosions reported - Casualties: One man slightly injured by shrapnel, another victim mentioned - Following attacks (July 7): Drone strikes on Krasnozavodsk chemical plant and Sergiev Posad, multiple drones intercepted - Response: Temporary flight restrictions; ongoing damage assessment; active air defense response - Previously, Russian air defense forces intercepted and destroyed 120 drones over Russian regions during the past night. - No official information about the attacks in the Voronezh and Smolensk regions, or the explosions in Sergiev Posad, has been received yet.
- In relation to the drone attacks in Sergiev Posad, the strikes on July 4 targeted the "Scientific Research Institute of Applied Chemistry," causing fire, heavy smoke, and damage to an electrical substation, hence interrupting power supplies in six nearby neighborhoods.
- Subsequent incidents occurred on July 7, as drone attacks targeted the Krasnozavodsk chemical plant, a facility involved in the production of components for missile technology. The attacks were met with air defense responses, yet no major destruction or casualties were officially acknowledged.
- In light of the continuing drone threats, there has been temporary restriction on aircraft movements in some areas, with Saratov being one of them, and ongoing monitoring of the security situation to assess potential risks to critical infrastructure in the Sergiev Posad district.
