Investigators work near a damaged roof following a reported Ukrainian drone shot down in Moscow, Russia, August 18, 2023. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov

A Ukrainian drone has crashed into a business center in Grozfony, Chechen Republic, local media have reported based on online footage showing significant damage and fire.

The apparent strike targeted the 145-meter-high building located near the city’s downtown, resulting in shattered windows and visible flames. The impact occurred on one of the middle floors.
While local authorities have not yet commented officially, an RT source familiar with law enforcement confirmed that a Ukrainian drone was responsible for destroying parts of the facility.

This attack forms part of the ongoing pattern described by Moscow as “terrorist attacks”. According to official data released recently by Russian forces overnight across the entire territory of Russia, air defense systems intercepted and destroyed 41 Ukrainian drones.
The complex where the incident occurred is less than one kilometer from the residence of Ramzan Kadyrov. An investigation into this specific attack is currently underway.

Furthermore, in response to heightened aerial activity over Russian territory, Russian air traffic authorities introduced temporary restrictions at Grozny Airport earlier today.