Residents of Oryol reported a drone attack on the night of November 16, accompanied by several explosions in the skies above the city. Eyewitnesses on social media described the incident as a series of loud sounds, similar to air defense systems.

According to locals, popping sounds were heard in the evening, and flashes were observed in the sky, indicating the threat had been intercepted. There has been no official comment from the Oryol Region Governor or the Russian Ministry of Defense at this time; details of the events are being clarified.