On the night of January 15, a series of explosions occurred in Kotovsk, Tambov Region, presumably related to the operation of the air defense system. As eyewitnesses reported to the SHOT publication, from 00:40, 4 to 8 powerful explosions were heard in the sky above the city. According to preliminary data, the target of the attack by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) could have been a gunpowder factory located in the village of Kuzmino-Gat.
Local residents noted that the explosions were accompanied by bright flashes in the sky, indicating the successful activation of the air defense system. It is reported that the UAVs were moving towards a strategically important facility, but thanks to the actions of the military, the threat was averted.
At the moment, there is no official information from the authorities or the Ministry of Defense. Emergency services are working at the scene of the incident, the area is being checked for drone debris and other traces of the attack.
Eyewitnesses from Kuzmino-Gati also reported the sounds of explosions in the area of the plant. It remains unclear whether this was due to falling drone debris or the actions of the air defense system. The village maintains an increased presence of emergency services, which are examining the area for possible damage.