Ukrainian Drone Strikes Damage Key Bridge in Rostov Oblast

• •Ukrainian drones struck a strategic bridge in Rostov Oblast, disrupting key logistics.
• •The attack caused no casualties but led to traffic closures and power outages.
• •This strike is part of Ukraine's broader campaign targeting Russian military supply routes.

On November 8, 2026, Ukrainian drones targeted a bridge over the Mius River in Russia's Rostov Oblast, causing significant structural damage and traffic disruptions. The strike, part of Ukraine's ongoing 'middle strike' campaign, aimed at disrupting Russian logistics along the R-280 highway, a vital route connecting mainland Russia to occupied territories in Ukraine. Governor Yuri Slyusar confirmed that the strike resulted in no casualties but led to the closure of traffic on the affected road and blackouts in nearby villages due to damage to a power substation. The attack follows a series of Ukrainian operations targeting Russian military infrastructure, including missile launchers and oil refineries. The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that its air defense systems intercepted a significant number of Ukrainian drones during the same period. The situation remains fluid as both sides continue their military operations.