Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Russia's Samara region, governor says

On the night of September 21-22, 2026, Ukrainian drones attacked civilian areas in Russia's Samara region, killing one person and wounding four, according to regional governor Vyacheslav Fedorishchev. The drones hit private houses and cars. Russian air defenses shot down dozens of drones across the Volga region, and Samara's mayor reported a massive attack on the city was thwarted. The region hosts oil refineries and military factories, making it strategically important. The attack is part of ongoing hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.