The Ukrainian military launched drone strikes on the Russian city of Voronezh early this morning.

Axar.az reports, citing Russian media, that one of the strikes targeted the Gallery Chizhov shopping complex, one of the city’s largest shopping centres. Explosions and fires were reported in the area. The fires are reportedly still ongoing.

According to local residents, drones continue to fly over the city.

The Voronezh Aircraft Manufacturing Company, which specialises in the production of aircraft and aviation components, was also targeted.

Repоrts also indicate that the Voronezhsintezkauchuk chemical plant, which produces synthetic rubber, came under attack.

Voronezh Region Governor Alexander Gusev said that two people had been killed and 17 injured in the drone strikes.

According to Gusev, 113 drones were shot down over the city.