Explosions and fires hit Russian city of Voronezh after Ukrainian strike

A series of explosions and fires were reported in the Russian city of Voronezh during the night and morning of October 26, following an attack by Ukrainian defense forces. The strikes targeted several locations, including the major "Galereya Chizhova" shopping and business complex. Local Telegram channels reported blasts near the business center after 5 a.m., with fires intensifying over time. Video footage captured the moment of impact, while residents reported drones overhead. Some sources suggested a possible missile strike, and multiple separate fire sites were visible in the area. The attack follows Ukrainian strikes on October 25 against Russian regions, including a drone hit on the "MegaGrinn" shopping mall in Belgorod and an attack on the "Avisma" chemical-metallurgical plant in Perm Krai. The nature of the Voronezh strike, whether deliberate or from Russian air defense, remains unclear.